University of Minnesota Athletics
Gopher Spotlight: Yuri Nagai
1/21/2009 12:00:00 AM | Gymnastics
How many siblings do you have? One brother
Are you the only gymnast in your family? Yes
Who in your family are you most like? My mom
How old were you when you started gymnastics? Five
What is your favorite event to compete in? Bars
What is the most difficult thing the coaches have you do in practice? Stair Master
What is the most fun thing the coaches have you do in practice? Doing the old aerobics
What is your pre-competition ritual? Listening to my favorite musics
What makes you love gymnastics? The excitement and the audience being amazed at my gymnastics. Learning a new skill and making it.
Was there a gymnast who was your idol when you were growing up? Shannon Miller
If you had a free afternoon, what would you spend your time doing? Shopping
What is your favorite winter activity in Minnesota? Staying in a warm apartment sitting on the couch watching a movie and staring out the cold weather of Minnesota
What is your favorite summer activity in Minnesota? Spending time outside with teammates
Other than gymnastics, which sports do you love to watch in the Olympic Games? Beach volleyball, tennis
What is your favorite Gopher team other than gymnastics? Hockey
What is your favorite magazine to read? Cosmopolitan
Do you like to cook, and if so, what’s your favorite meal to make? Fried rice
What is one thing you have to pack for every road trip? My iPod
What is one song you could listen to over and over without getting tired of hearing it? All you Wanted- Michelle Branch
What are your most prized possessions? My cell phone, iPod, and laptop
If you won millions of dollars in the lottery, what’s the first thing you would buy with your winnings? A world travel ticket
What is your favorite vacation destination? Hawaii
What is your favorite memory as a Golden Gopher so far? Being with the teammates in the locker room
What are you most proud of? Being a Golden Gopher gymnast and studying at the U
What is one goal you hope to accomplish before you graduate? Becoming an All-American
Looking ahead to your post-college career, what would your dream job be? Being part of the Olympic Committee
Describe yourself in three words: Honest, smiley, courageous
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