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Featured Athlete: Lauren Mirkovich

" I have a great deal of pride when I compete for Michigan."
		- Lauren Mirkovich 2003

Nickname(s):		Lo, Mirk
Birthday, Sign:		11/4/83, Scorpio
Hometown:		Burlingame, CA
Parents:		Ron & Chris
Siblings:		Anthony, 22
Pets:		none
Major:		Sports Management & Communications
Hobbies:		mountain biking

Q & A - About Gymnastics and U-M

At what age did you start gymnastics?		5
How did you become involved in gymnastics?		I was doing cartwheels around school and a friend suggested to my mom I start gym classes.
What is your favorite event? Why?		Bars, because I love to swing and I’m the most confident on this event.

What attracted you to the University of Michigan?		The team girls and the combination of good academics and athletics.
What is it like competing for U-M?		It’s a great feeling and a lot of responsibility. Also, I have a great deal of pride when I compete for Michigan.
What has been your most memorable (gymnastics) moment at U-M?		My first meet back after making a full recovery from ACL surgery.
What has been your most memorable (non-gymnastics) moment at U-M?		Being able to make any situation fun when we are together. We can always have a memorable moment when we are out.

What inspires you to keep going after a disappointing meet or a tough week of practice?		The determination and drive to get better and strive for perfection, and to help the team by working hard and getting better.
What advice would you share with up-and-coming gymnasts who aspire to be like you or one of your teammates?		Keep working hard and don’t let anyone tell you, you can’t do something. If you want it bad enough, deep down you will make it happen. Never give up.

Some of my Favorites include...

actor/actress:	Matt Damon, Sandra Bullock	song/music:	hip-hop, R&B
movie:	Center Stage	class/subject:	creative writing
food:	Steak	website:	google.com
restaurant:	Prickly Pear	volunteer event:	reading to kids, special Olympics coach

Q & A - About You Personally

Something unique about me:
When I laugh too hard I throw up.

Of all the places you have traveled to, which has been your favorite? Why?
Boston, I loved the buildings and the scenery. Also, because it was the first time I had ever seen snow.

Who do you admire most in this world? Why?
My cousin Christian because he worked hard for everything and never gave up. He fought for our country and then worked to help students.

Besides family or friends, what is the ONE thing you couldn't live without?
My watch or cell phone.

What do you plan on doing after you graduate from U-M?
Move to Boston for a year and then move back home to California. Travel to Europe.

Some Random Facts!

one word to describe me:	smiley	favorite sport at age 7:	gymnastics
favorite leotard:	California Pattern (old club leo)	favorite sport at age 17:	gymnastics
shoe size:	5	cell phone color:	silver
shampoo i use:	Bed head	favorite jellybean flavor:	sour apple

Even More Random Facts!

Best/worst excuse for being late to class/practice:		My computer or printer broke, meeting with a teacher
How many inches I’ve grown since 8th grade:		4

One thing I will miss about college:		the team
One thing I probably won’t miss about college:		lectures

My best Halloween costume:		garbage can
If I could see anyone in the world do a wicked floor exercise, it would be:		Justin Timberlake

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

What I do on the bus/plane when traveling to away meets:		Listen to music, read for class, waste time, gossip
Best (or strangest) pre-event routine:		Pacing. I pace before bars and a family friend called it the “panther pace”

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