CAREER HIGH
|
Vault |
Bars |
Beam |
Floor |
All-Around |
|
9.825 |
- |
9.725 |
9.900 |
- |
2012:
- Competed on vault, beam and floor
- Posted an average score of 9.589 on vault, 9.229 on beam and 9.657 on floor
- Had a season-high 9.725 on vault at Oklahoma on Feb. 24th, 9.650 on beam versus Arizona on Feb. 3rd and 9.900 on floor at the USAG Nationalas team semifianls and team finals on April 13th and 14th
- Recorded 9.700 or higher on vault in four meets and 9.800 on floor in nine meets
- Tied for first on floor at the Midwest Independent Conference Championships
- Named USAG All-American on floor
- Earned First Team All-MIC on floor
2011:
- Competed in all 13 meets on vault, beam and floor
- Recorded a season-high 9.625 on vualt in a quad meet at Oklahoma with Ohio State and Illinois (Mar. 4), 9.675 on beam at Centenary (Jan. 8) and 9.875 on floor three times
- Placed third on floor at the USAG Collegiate National Championship Individual Event Finals
- Named USAG All-American on floor
2010:
- Competed on vault, beam and floor...appeared in all 15 meets on vault, in 14 meets on floor and in nine meets on beam
- Recorded career highs on vault (9.825) at MIC Championships on March 27, on beam (9.725) against Wisconsin-Stout on Feb. 27, and on floor (9.900) against New Hampshire on March 19
- Received Mari-Rae Soper Spirit Award for her passion, dedication, and devotion to the sport of gymnastics
- Captured USAG vault title and MIC floor title...named USAG First Team All-American and First All-MIC on vault and floor
CLUB/HIGH SCHOOL:
- A 2009 graduate of Fairview Alternative High School in Roseville, MN
- Spent seven years as a club gymnast at Midwest Gymnastics in Arden Hills, MN
- A Level 10 gymnast for three seasons
- 2009 Region 4 AA champion and 2009 Junior Olympic National qualifier
PERSONAL:
- An English major
- Parents are Kim Edwards, Tamorah Mahnerd and step-mother, Susanne Edwards
Getting to know Kristin...
Favorite movie:
Ace Ventura Pet Detective
Favorite band:
Audio Slave/The Band Perry
Favorite TV show:
Don’t watch much
Favorite book:
The Alex Cross series by James Patterson
Favorite food:
Pizza
Favorite restaurant:
Chipotle
Favorite pro athlete(s):
Alicia Sacramone
Favorite quote:
“We all need someone who gives us the courage to be who we were
meant to be.”
Best advice you ever received:
“Have a safe and fun practice.”
Role model:
My Mom
Most prized possessions:
My Mom’s blanket and pictures from my childhood.
Hobbies (outside of your sport):
Playing with my dog Boomer
If you could go anywhere in the world where would you go?
Tropical Island
What is your pre-game ritual?
Spend some time by myself while I get ready.
Three things you always have with you:
Chapstick, keys and my wallet.
What is your greatest ambition?
To be able to help everyone.
In ten years I will be:
Teaching deaf children
