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Featured Alumna: Christine Mantilia '04
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"There is a lot of pride in the block M."
		- Christine Mantilia 2003

Nickname(s):		Tili, Chris
Birthday, Sign:		5/21/82, Gemini
Hometown:		New Canaan, CT
Parents:		Robert and Susan
Siblings:		Andrew, 16
Pets:		none
Major:		Economics
Hobbies:		rollerblading, reading, playing on the computer

At what age did you start gymnastics?		2
How did you become involved in gymnastics?		My mom signed me up for a mom & me program
What is your favorite event? Why?		Bars. It was always the hardest event for me when I was younger and then it became one of my better ones.

What attracted you to the University of Michigan?		The combination of great academics and a great gymnastics team. Also, I felt like I fit in with the team well on my recruiting trip. I loved the way everyone on the team was close friends.
What is it like competing for U-M?		It’s exciting to get to compete for a school with such a high athletic reputation. There is a lot of pride in the block M.
What has been your most memorable (gymnastics) moment at U-M?		Finishing third at the NCAA Championship in 2001 and competing in the Super 6.
What has been your most memorable (non-gymnastics) moment at U-M?		Getting to be announced and walk across the field before a football game.

What inspires you to keep going after a disappointing meet or a tough week of practice?		Make sure you work hard and put in a good effort, and make sure you’re having fun.
What advice would you share with up-and-coming gymnasts who aspire to be like you or one of your teammates?		After a tough meet or practice, knowing what different corrections or changes I can make will motivate me to get right back in there and try again.

Something unique about me:
I talk really fast.

Of all the places you have traveled to, which has been your favorite? Why?
Hawaii because we got surfing lessons.

Who do you admire most in this world? Why?
Lance Armstrong for continuing to succeed in his sport after a major setback.

Besides family or friends, what is the ONE thing you couldn't live without?
Email

What do you plan on doing after you graduate from U-M?
Investment banking, or something in finance.

one word to describe me:	rushing	favorite sport at age 7:	soccer
favorite leotard:	blue velvet with yellow trim and the block M on front	favorite sport at age 17:	gymnastics
shoe size:	6.5	cell phone color:	black
shampoo i use:	Redken	favorite jellybean flavor:	Watermelon

Best/worst excuse for being late to class/practice:		Slept too late
How many inches I’ve grown since 8th grade:		4

One thing I will miss about college:		my teammates
One thing I probably won’t miss about college:		homework

My best Halloween costume:		Punk Rocker
If I could see anyone in the world do a wicked floor exercise, it would be:		Adam Sandler

My choice over saying “soda” or “pop”:		soda
Latest I have ever stayed up at night:		7am

What I do on the bus/plane when traveling to away meets:		Read or sleep
Best (or strangest) pre-event routine:		Janessa’s stand on your pants before you compete

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