The soon-to-be 12 year old Delanie Harkness has potential to be the next big thing with her natural talent and star-like qualities. She hails from Gedderts Twistars in Michigan- the same gym as 2012 Olympic Champion Jordyn Wieber and will hopefully follow in her footsteps. Delanie is entering her second year of level 10 and has her sights set on 2020 in Tokyo. We spoke with Delanie about her goals for this season, future upgrades, and what it's like training with her idol!
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| Photo Credit: Greg Long |
Can you talk about your season last year and how things went overall?
Last season was a challenging season due to going from level 9 to level 10 [in the same year.] Learning all the new skills in a short period of time was a little tricky, but it got a lot easier as the year went on. I was happy with my results overall last season. I was a little disappointed that I didn't get to compete at Regionals or go to Nationals because I was sick, but I'm hoping to make it this year.
I know you are on the elite track, do you have any idea when you will test for elite?
I really don't know when I'll be testing, but I'm hoping maybe this summer. I want to do another year of level 10 to try and make it to Nationals.
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| Photo Credit: Delanie Harkness |
You've been to a few developmental camps down at the Ranch this year, what is that like? Was there anything that surprised you?
It's really fun and challenging at the ranch! Meeting all the other girls from all over the country and being coached by national coaches is a great experience. Nothing really surprised me, but the animals they have there surprised me a little bit.
What is it like training at Twistars with John Geddert?
Training at Twistars under John Geddert is just a huge honor! To be coached by the Olympic head coach is just unbelievable! John and his wife Kathryn are just amazing coaches and dedicated in getting the very best out of their gymnasts. I look forward to many more years with him as my coach.
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| Photo Credit: Lansing State Journal |
Growing up at Twistars, you've got to watch Jordyn Wieber work her way to World and Olympic gold, is that inspiring to you?
Yes it's very inspiring to me just to be in the same gym as her! It's amazing to train with her and learn to do the same skills [that she did.] She is one of the best role models and would give me advice and support when I needed it.
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| Photo Credit: Lansing State Journal, USA Gymnastics, and Delanie Harkness |
You and your teammate Autumn [Blaney] are sometimes compared to Jordyn and Kamerin [Moore] from back in the day. How does that comparison make you feel?
I think it's an honor that someone would compare us to them because they are both such great role models and fantastic gymnasts.
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| Photo Credit: Kamerin Moore and Delanie Harkness |
What is your favorite skill to compete and why?
My favorite skill to compete is probably my front aerial on beam; I just love to show off!
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| Photo Credit: Greg Long |
What skills do you plan on adding to your routines this year?
Well on beam I'll be adding a sheep jump. On floor I'll be adding a full-in and a front layout+front rudi. On bars I'll be adding a blind full and on vault a yurchenko layout, but hopefully a full.
(Note: Delanie has posted videos on her instagram of her training some big skills including a double double, a double layout, and a piked full-in into a pit. She also did a front layout+double front on floor and on beam- a front toss and 2 1/2 dismount.)
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| Photo Credit: Lansing State Journal |
What is your daily schedule like? How do you balance school and gym?
Well I go to practice in the morning for 3 hours, then I go to school and leave at 2:30pm to go back to my evening practice. It is a little difficult balancing school and practice because I get a little behind on my school work. So when I have a break from school I catch up on a lot of my school work.
What do you like to do when you are not in the gym?
I like to hang out with my friends and family, and get school work done! Shopping is also kind of a hobby for me!
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| Photo Credit: Lansing State Journal |
Thank you Delanie! We wish you all the best in the future!
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