Kassidy Cumber
Freshman
Exercise Physiology
Virginia Beach, Va.
Kassidy Cumber was a four-year level 10 gymnast at Gymstrada Gymnastics School. Cumber also was a two-time Junior Olympic National Championships qualifier, finishing ninth on floor exercise at the 2016 championships.
If you could switch spots with another WVU athlete, who would it be?
Rylee Foster because she is a great goalie!
What do you love most about WVU?
My coaches and teammates
Who is your celebrity crush?
Chace Crawford
If you could hang out with any Olympic gymnast for the day, who would it be?
Simone Biles
What is the best advice you were ever given?
Take things one step at a time
What is something most people might not know about you?
I am a very family-oriented person and love doing little things with them
Who would you want to play you if they made a movie about your life?
Julianne Hough
Who do you look up to the most?
My parents because my mom works so hard at the job she’s been with for almost 30 years, and my dad because he’s been through so much and still loves life.
What inspires you the most?
My parents for standing by me
Quote to live by?
“All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them,” and “Dream until your dreams come true.”
Favorite WVU memory (so far)?
Making close team bonds and making many new friends in my hall
What is your favorite spot on campus?
Evansdale Crossing on the overlook
Favorite part of your day?
Practice and being with my team. Also, being with my friends at the dorms.
What is something you’ve always wanted to do but never got the chance to?
Travel to the other side of the world
What one accomplishment are you most proud of?
Receiving a scholarship
How would other teammates describe you in one word?
Determined
What is your biggest pet peeve?
People who interrupt people and don’t care
How would you like WVU gymnastics to remember you?
I want to make this team better and show my enthusiasm for this team
What was the most defining moment of your gymnastics career thus far?
Making it to Nastia Cup and Nationals, and also getting a college scholarship
What food could you live off of for the rest of your life?
Green beans
What are three things you couldn’t live without?
Family, friends, music
Favorite place to travel to?
Caribbean
Who is the person who knows you the best?
Madi and Hannah
What is your dream job?
Coaching gymnastics
What was it that made you decide to come to WVU?
The environment of the gym, the team and the beautiful campus
