Catching Up with Sarah Finnegan

Photo Credit: USA Gymnastics

You had a very successful experience as a first year senior, you placed 3rd AA at Jesolo, 2nd on beam at Nationals, and were named an Olympic alternate. Looking back, what were some of your thoughts on last year? 

Last year was definitely an experience to remember! I didn't really know what to expect, but things turned out pretty well.

You performed at a few of the Kelloggs Tour stops, what was it like performing in front of a large crowd without the pressure of being judged or scored? 

It was cool and really fun to perform in a different way. (dimmed lighting, different routines, spotlights, etc)

How is recovering from your elbow injury coming along? 

My elbow is getting better, it still hurts sometimes though and I'm not sure if it will ever go back to how it was before.

What are some of your goals for this quad?

To give God the glory no matter what may come.

Do you have any upgrades that you are working on for your routines?

I can't share at the moment, sorry!

You train with a few other elite gymnasts, one of them being Sabrina Vega who recently joined your gym. Can you describe your relationship with them in the gym?

We are like sisters! We all have so much fun together and even though we sometimes fight, we make up soon after.

Have you thought about doing college gymnastics yet? If so, what colleges are you interested in?

Hmm...Mizzou or UCLA!

What do you like to do when you're not in the gym?

I like to hang out with friends and family, go swimming, watch movies...stuff like that!

You have three sisters who are all gymnasts. How do your experiences as an elite gymnast help them? What advice do you give them?

Sometimes I give a few corrections here and there, and if they need help with anything.

Your older sister Hannah is going to compete in NCAA soon. (Hannah will be competing for Mizzou) What are your younger sisters' plans regarding gymnastics? 

I know Aleah wants to do elite. (Aleah is Sarah's youngest sister.)


            

Thanks again to Sarah for allowing me to interview her!

By: Amanda

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