University of Minnesota Athletics
Gopher Spotlight: Jamie Bullock
2/4/2009 12:00:00 AM | Gymnastics
How many siblings do you have? Two, Ryan (15) and Carly (10)
Are you the only gymnast in your family? Yes, the others are hockey players
Who in your family are you most like? My mom
How old were you when you started gymnastics? Three
What is your favorite event to compete in? Beam
What is the most fun thing the coaches have you do in practice? When I'm allowed to try new skills
What is your pre-competition ritual? Having brunch at Perkins, then getting ready
What makes you love gymnastics? I love gymnastics because I love learning and and perfecting skills and performing in front of thousands of people!
Was there a gymnast who was your idol when you were growing up? Dominique Moceanu
If you had a free afternoon, what would you spend your time doing? Shopping!
What is your favorite winter activity in Minnesota? If we were allowed, I would love to go snowboarding in the winter!
What is your favorite summer activity in Minnesota? Going to the pool and being in the sun
Other than gymnastics, which sports do you love to watch in the Olympic Games? Diving, swimming, snowboarding, ski jumping
What is your favorite Gopher team other than gymnastics? Football
What is your favorite magazine to read? People
If your life story were going to be made into a movie, what actress would you want to play you? Christina Applegate
Do you like to cook, and if so, what’s your favorite meal to make? I like to bake lots of cookies!
What is one thing you have to pack for every road trip? Hair spray
What is one song you could listen to over and over without getting tired of hearing it? Lady Antebellum, Lookin for a Good Time
If you won millions of dollars in the lottery, what’s the first thing you would buy with your winnings? I would go shopping
What is your favorite vacation destination? Italy
What is the best gift you’ve ever received? My car!
What is your favorite memory as a Golden Gopher so far? Any time I compete!
What is one goal you hope to accomplish before you graduate? To compete in a whole gymnastics season all the way to nationals
Looking ahead to your post-college career, what would your dream job be? Orthopedic RN
Describe yourself in three words: Outgoing, perky, fun