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Meet the Gymnasts: Abby Kaufman
December 09, 2016 12:37 PM | Gymnastics
Abby Kaufman
Freshman
York, Pa.
Exercise Physiology
Freshman Abby Kaufman was a five-year level 10 gymnast at Prestige Gymnastics before attending West Virginia University. She also is a two-time Junior Olympic National Championships qualifier.
If you could switch spots with another WVU athlete, who would it be?
I would switch spots with Ginny Thrasher on the rifle team
What do you love most about WVU?
The campus, my team and the atmosphere all make it easy to call it home
Who is your celebrity crush?
Channing Tatum
If you could hang out with any Olympic gymnast for the day, who would it be?
Laurie Hernandez
What is the best advice you were ever given?
Take life one day at a time
Who would you want to play you if they made a movie about your life?
Carrie Underwood
Who do you look up to the most?
My parents. They are my role models and who I strive to be like every day with their work ethics and positive outlook on life
What inspires you the most?
My faith, family and team
Quote to live by?
“For I know the plans I have for you. Plans to prosper you, not to harm you. Plans to give you hope and a future” – Jeremiah 29:11
Favorite WVU memory (so far)?
Visiting Fright Farm with my team
What is your favorite spot on campus?
Sitting on a bench by Woodburn Circle
Favorite part of your day?
Getting ready for bed
What is something you’ve always wanted to do but never got the chance to?
Travel outside of the country
What one accomplishment are you most proud of?
Graduating high school a year early
How would other teammates describe you in one word?
Uplifting
What is your biggest pet peeve?
When people eat squeezable applesauce
How would you like WVU gymnastics to remember you?
Someone who works hard in and out of the gym, striving to help take our gymnastics program to the top alongside my incredible team
What was the most defining moment of your gymnastics career thus far?
Taking a chance and leap of faith starting a new chapter of my JO career at Prestige Gymnastics, which allowed me to get to where I am today!
What food could you live off of for the rest of your life?
Mac & Cheese
What are three things you couldn’t live without?
My phone, sunshine, food
Favorite place to travel to?
Laguna Beach, California
Who is the person who knows you the best?
My mom
What is your dream job?
A bakery chef
What was it that made you decide to come to WVU?
College is a hard adjustment to make, but I knew coming to this beautiful school that I would become part of a family that would help make this journey so amazing!
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