Meet the Gymnasts: Sydney Marler

Throughout the month of December, Mountaineer fans have the unique opportunity to get acquainted with the WVU gymnasts. Next – freshman Sydney Marler.

What is your favorite thing about WVU?
NOT the PRT/transportation, but the school spirit is different from what I've seen

If you could be any Olympic gymnast for the day, who would you be?
Simone Biles

If you got the chance to compete in any Olympic Games, where would it be held?
Australia

Who is your biggest gymnastics inspiration?
Nastia Liukin

If you could compete in another Olympic sport, what would it be?
Ice skating

What is your favorite away meet location?
California

Where is your dream vacation?
Australia

Who do you look up to the most?
My momma

If you could be any other WVU athlete for the day, who would you be?
Chloe Cluchey

What has been the best moment of your gymnastics career so far?
Committing to WVU

What is your favorite quote?
"Believe you can, and you're halfway there."

If you could make an appearance in any movie or TV show, what would it be?
My own reality TV show

What do you love the most about gymnastics?
Bars and learning new skills

Where is your favorite place in Morgantown?
The Grind

Do you have any pre-meet rituals?
Running through all my routines mentally/listening to music to calm down

What are you most looking forward to this season?
Competing with such a great team, competing in the WVU Coliseum and traveling

The WVU gymnastics team opens its 2018 season against Florida on Friday, Jan. 5, at 7 p.m. at the WVU Coliseum. Tickets are available now at WVUGAME.com.

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Players Mentioned

Chloe Cluchey

Sydney Marler

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