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- Calli Ryals 2003 |
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| Nickname(s): |
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Rylie, Cal |
| Birthday, Sign: |
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9/21/82, Virgo |
| Hometown: |
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Elyria, Ohio |
| Parents: |
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Dineen Ryals &
Doug Ryals |
| Siblings: |
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Tara, 22 (she’s
a buckeye!) |
| Pets: |
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none |
| Major: |
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Economics |
| Hobbies: |
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traveling, shopping,
singing, dancing, reading |
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Q & A - About Gymnastics and U-M
| At what age did you start
gymnastics? |
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5 |
| How did you become involved
in gymnastics? |
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| What is your favorite event?
Why? |
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Floor. It’s fun and
I love to dance. Not as nerve wracking as
the other events because you get to let loose
and have fun. |
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| What attracted you
to the University of Michigan? |
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The awesome team (some
of my best friends) and the fabulous academic
reputation. |
| What is it like competing
for U-M? |
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It’s cool. Different
from club because you’re not just competing
for your parents; you have friends and lots
of fans that make it more exciting to perform.
It’s a rush. |
| What has been your
most memorable (gymnastics) moment at U-M? |
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Beating Georgia my sophomore
year, the trip all the way to Alabama for
the Super Six Challenge my freshman year. |
| What has been your
most memorable (non-gymnastics) moment at
U-M? |
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Tailgating for football
games. Kickin’ it with friends on weekends. |
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| What inspires you to keep
going after a disappointing meet or a tough
week of practice? |
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The fact that it’s
just a meet! |
| What advice would you share
with up-and-coming gymnasts who aspire to
be like you or one of your teammates? |
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Always keep a balance in
your life. Gymnastics is an awesome sport
but don’t let it consume your entire
life. Find other interests and hobbies too,
so if you have a bad day in the gym or an
injury you have other positive activities
keeping you busy. |
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Some of my Favorites include...
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Jim Carrey |
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song/music: |
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All kinds: pop, hip-hop,
R&B, trance, jungle, drum & bass,
acid jazz, trip-hop, ambient |
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Dumb & Dumber, American
Beauty, Usual Suspects |
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class/subject: |
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all sorts of religion classes |
| food: |
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Sushi, Ben & Jerry’s,
Corn on the Cob, Pizza |
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website: |
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mgoblue.com |
| restaurant: |
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The Coffee Bean (not Beanery) |
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volunteer
event: |
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going into my mom’s
kindergarten class |
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Q & A - About You Personally
Something
unique about me:
I have one ten-year
old toe. (It broke on the growth plate when
I was ten and hasn’t grown since).
Of all the places
you have traveled to, which has been your
favorite? Why?
Paris….trendy,
fast-paced, lots of energy.
Who do you
admire most in this world? Why?
I admire many different
traits in many different people.
Besides family
or friends, what is the ONE thing you couldn't
live without?
Sunshine and beautiful
weather
What do you
plan on doing after you graduate from U-M?
Maybe travel Europe,
then move to LA to either find a job in
entertainment or try acting. |
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Some Random Facts!
one
word to describe me: |
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spunky |
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favorite
sport at age 7: |
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gymnastics |
favorite
leotard: |
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Anything comfy |
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favorite
sport at age 17: |
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gymnastics |
shoe
size: |
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6 |
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cell
phone color: |
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BLUE |
shampoo
i use: |
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I like to alternate :) |
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favorite
jellybean flavor: |
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Hot buttered popcorn! |
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Even More Random Facts!
| Best/worst excuse for being
late to class/practice: |
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“I’m NEVER late” |
| How many inches I’ve
grown since 8th grade: |
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5 maybe. (I was a shrimp) |
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| One thing I will miss
about college: |
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Living in a bubble. (Lots
of friends, lots of boys, lots of playtime) |
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won’t miss about college: |
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School, homework |
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| My best Halloween costume: |
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Army Chicks |
| If I could see anyone in
the world do a wicked floor exercise, it would
be: |
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Chris Farley |
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| My choice over saying
“soda” or “pop”: |
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Both |
| Latest I have ever
stayed up at night: |
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All night baby!! (for
OSU vs Michigan football) |
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| What
I do on the bus/plane when traveling to away
meets: |
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Get silly with my girls and
laugh about anything. Fake study (attempt
studying while my teammates distract me) Listen
to music, watch DVDs |
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(or strangest) pre-event routine: |
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