University of Minnesota Athletics
Fresh Faces: Kristen Quaglia
10/11/2016 12:00:00 AM | Gymnastics
Minnesota women's gymnastics welcomes eight fresh faces to their roster this season, including seven freshmen and one transfer. Kristen Quaglia (Kwah-lee-ah) joins the Gophers from Minnetonka high school, where she was an AP Scholar. The Chanhassen, Minn. native competes on vault, uneven bars and floor. She is a student in the College of Science and Engineering. Get to know Quaglia in this Q&A.
Gopher Sports: How did you get into gymnastics?
Kristen Quaglia: I had a lot of energy when I was a kid, so my parents put me in gymnastics and I loved it.
GS: Why did you choose Minnesota?
KQ: I grew up watching the Gophers compete at the Pav, and knew I wanted to be a part of something great! The team and the girls are amazing, and the university is great as well.
GS: What are your goals for this season?
KQ: My goals are to compete on my three events and help the team wherever I can! I really want to showcase everything I've been working for and have a successful first season.
GS: What have you learned from your time at Minnesota so far?
KQ: I have learned to work hard for what I want. I've also learned to focus on my goals and use that as a daily motivator for everything. I try to better myself each day inside and outside the gym!
GS: What events do you compete in?
KQ: I compete on vault, uneven bars and floor! Bars is definitely my favorite, but vault and floor are so fun in competition.
GS: Who has been your greatest supporter?
KQ: My greatest supporters have definitely been my parents and sister. They've helped me through all the hard times in gymnastics and pushed me to be my best every day.
GS: What are you looking forward to this season?
KQ: I'm looking forward to a successful first season as a Gopher gymnast! I can't wait for the season when all the hard work is shown.
Five Favorites with Kristen Quaglia:
1. Favorite place in Minnesota? Anywhere on a lake! I love hanging out with friends on the water.
2. Favorite snack? Apples.
3. Favorite animal? Elephants. They look really fun to ride!
4. Favorite Disney movie? Frozen! The music is so catchy--I'll sing it all day.
5. Favorite sport outside of gymnastics? I love watching baseball in the summer.
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