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Five Fresh Faces: Abby Paulson
9/6/2019 9:49 AM | Gymnastics
Adding to a very deep and talented freshman class, freshman Abby Paulson comes to Utah ready to add her intricate skills and significant meet experience to the team. A former U.S. Senior National Team member and a five-year international elite, Paulson has competed at the highest level, which includes competing at the P&G National Championships for five straight years (2013-17), as well as six straight U.S Classics (2012-17).
At her last U.S Classic in 2017, Paulson placed second in the all-around and fifth on the floor. Also a fantastic beam worker, Paulson posted a sixth place finish at the 2017 P&G Championships. Paulson's top international performance was at the 2017 City of Jesolo Trophy in Italy where she came away with a first-place finish on floor, while also finishing in third in the all-around.
Most recently, Paulson had a stellar performance at the 2019 Region 4 Championships, collecting event titles in the all-around and beam, along with second place finishes on bars and floor. Paulson also tabbed a second-place finish on floor at the 2019 J.O. National Championships (Senior F Division).
Paulson joined the Red Rocks this past summer, enrolling in summer school and participating in voluntary training. She graduated from Anoka High School with highest honors in her hometown of Anoka, Minn., and trained at Twin City Twisters. For a full look at Paulson's gymnastics accomplishments and other information, click here.
Fast Facts with Abby:
Favorite animal? Sea Turtles
Favorite TV show? Friends
Favorite food? Smoothie bowls
Fun fact? My dad is an Olympic silver medalist for wrestling.
Favorite quote? "Whether you think you can, or you think you can't, you're right."
Favorite event? Beam
Advice to aspiring collegiate gymnasts? Keep working hard every day on reaching your goals, because if you put your mind to it and stay focused, they are within reach.
Something that motivates you? Knowing that the harder I work, the better I can get.
If a genie granted you three wishes right now, what would you wish for? For the whole world to have food and clean water, a billion dollars, and a private jet to fly anywhere I want, whenever I want.
Dream job? I want to be a radiologist or being a travel journalist would be really cool.
Describe yourself in three words. Smart, persistent, and hardworking.
What makes Utah gymnastics special? The 15,000 fans are an obvious reason Utah gymnastics stands out, but I also love the coaching staff and program.
At her last U.S Classic in 2017, Paulson placed second in the all-around and fifth on the floor. Also a fantastic beam worker, Paulson posted a sixth place finish at the 2017 P&G Championships. Paulson's top international performance was at the 2017 City of Jesolo Trophy in Italy where she came away with a first-place finish on floor, while also finishing in third in the all-around.
Most recently, Paulson had a stellar performance at the 2019 Region 4 Championships, collecting event titles in the all-around and beam, along with second place finishes on bars and floor. Paulson also tabbed a second-place finish on floor at the 2019 J.O. National Championships (Senior F Division).
Paulson joined the Red Rocks this past summer, enrolling in summer school and participating in voluntary training. She graduated from Anoka High School with highest honors in her hometown of Anoka, Minn., and trained at Twin City Twisters. For a full look at Paulson's gymnastics accomplishments and other information, click here.
Fast Facts with Abby:
Favorite animal? Sea Turtles
Favorite TV show? Friends
Favorite food? Smoothie bowls
Fun fact? My dad is an Olympic silver medalist for wrestling.
Favorite quote? "Whether you think you can, or you think you can't, you're right."
Favorite event? Beam
Advice to aspiring collegiate gymnasts? Keep working hard every day on reaching your goals, because if you put your mind to it and stay focused, they are within reach.
Something that motivates you? Knowing that the harder I work, the better I can get.
If a genie granted you three wishes right now, what would you wish for? For the whole world to have food and clean water, a billion dollars, and a private jet to fly anywhere I want, whenever I want.
Dream job? I want to be a radiologist or being a travel journalist would be really cool.
Describe yourself in three words. Smart, persistent, and hardworking.
What makes Utah gymnastics special? The 15,000 fans are an obvious reason Utah gymnastics stands out, but I also love the coaching staff and program.
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