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  Kristen Simpson

Kristen Simpson

Player Profile

Class:
Junior
Hometown:
Surfside, SC
High School:
Socastee
Height:
5-5
Position:
All-Around

"Being part of the gymnastics team here at GW has been nothing short of amazing thus far in my collegiate career. As a junior on the team, I have already gained certain values, skills, and knowledge that I know are preparing me for any endeavor I pursue in the future. Whether I am reaching a new goal or learning how far I can push myself, I am among 11 other incredible girls with one purpose. Together, we are learning that anything is possible when we put our minds to it. Having that kind of enlightenment and confidence through this experience lets me know that being a part of this program is leading me in the direction of success, no matter what."

At GW: 2007 - Exactly a year after recording a 9.9 on the vault, she did the same in a home meet vs. James Madison on 2/26 ... averaged a 9.688 on the vault for the season, the highest average for a Colonial on any event for the season ... recorded a 9.8 or better on vault in four of 12 meets ... also saw spot-time on the beam and floor exercise. 2006 - A key performer as a freshman she performed on vault and beam in all 13 meets ... set a season high 9.900 on the vault at North Carolina on 2/26, which tied her for second on GW's all-time vault record list ... scored a 9.600 or better on the vault in twelve out of thirteen meets ... set a season high 9.725 on the beam at home against Towson on 3/1 and at Maryland on 3/7 ... also competed on floor in two meets, setting a best of 9.550 at West Virginia on 2/5 ... second team all-conference on vault.

HIGH SCHOOL/CLUB: Competed at Gymnastics, Inc. under coaches Lauren Foxworth and Ric Wagner ... as a senior, was a regional qualifier and the Level 10 state champion in the floor exercise ... also was a Level 9 regional qualifier her sophomore and freshman seasons ... in the classroom, member of the National French Honor Society and Mu Alpha Theta.

PERSONAL: Born Kristen Ashley Simpson on November 13, 1986 in Myrtle Beach, SC ... daughter of Tamara Cousins and Thomas Simpson ... has a younger sister, Katie ... international business major.

CAREER HIGHS:
Vault: 9.900
Bars: --
Beam: 9.725
Floor: 9.550
AA: --