Kennedi Davis is a freshman from Blue Springs, Missouri. Davis is looking forward to her first season with the GymCats and contributing to this year's team.
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How old were you when you started gymnastics?
I was 18 months old when I started gymnastics.
What is your favorite event and why?
Beam is my favorite event because I am able to do something so easily that not many can do, and I love learning all the different skills.
What is fun and special about collegiate gymnastics?
College gymnastics is more of a team environment rather than an individual environment like JO gymnastics and the atmosphere of college gymnastics is more fun and relaxing.
What made U of A stand out when you were being recruited?
I fell in love with the campus, weather, coaches, and the family environment I got from the girls on the team.
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Favorite motivational quote?
"Great things never came from comfort zones."
Who is your favorite professional athlete and why?
My favorite professional athlete is Shawn Johnson because she was my favorite gymnast to watch while growing up and I always wanted to be like her.
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What is your dream job after college?
My dream job after college is to become an orthodontist and own my own practice.
Do you have any siblings?
Yes, I have an older sister named Mac who is 25 years old.
Who is your celebrity crush?
My celebrity crushes are Justin Bieber and Drake.
What is a hobby you have outside of gymnastics?
My hobbies include having karaoke nights with the other freshmen and hanging out with my family and friends
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What is your favorite GymCat memory thus far?
My favorite memory would either be team bonding before the first football game or having dance nights with the other freshmen during summer nights in the dorms
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Pick one:
Sports: Football or basketball?
Football
Classes: Math or English?
Math
Season: Summer or Winter?
Summer
Food: Fruits or vegetables?
Fruits
Music: Pop or country?
Pop
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