A native of San Antonio, Texas, sophomore Eileen Imbus competed vault, bars and floor for the Gym Devils. She set career highs of 9.600 on vault at Oregon State, 9.775 on bars against California, and a 9.800 on floor at Oklahoma.
If you could have dinner with anyone from any era, who would it be and why?
Isaac Newton because he was a very intelligent person but the knowledge we have available now would blow his mind.
One word to describe your feeling when you put on your ASU uniform for the first time.
Pride
If you had the chance to pick the brain of any coach in any sport, who would it be?
Marta Karolyi, gymnastics
If you had the chance to watch one past sporting event, which one would you go to?
1996 Olympics, specifically the women's gymnastics team competition.
What did you like best about your hometown?
I like how I have multiple hometowns since I was a military child and moved a lot.
What is the last book you read?
Yes Please by Amy Poehler
Which past Sun Devil (any sport) do you wish you could have watched play?
Pat Tillman
What's your favorite song from your favorite artist?
I Got You by Jack Johnson
What is your favorite inspirational quote?
"Be fearless in the pursuit of what sets your soul on fire."
What is a movie that you can watch over and over again?
Moonrise Kingdom
What is the best advice your parents ever gave you?
To work hard at everything I do.
If you could be on any game show which would you choose?
Family Feud with my team!
Who has been the biggest influence on your career?
My club coach, Heather Schnelzer
If you could learn to do anything what would it be?
To survive on my own in the wilderness for an extended amount of time.
What three words would you use to describe yourself?
Resilient, Passionate, Hardworking
What chore do you absolutely hate doing?
The dishes
What is your best childhood memory?
Driving across the country with my family.
What's your favorite TV show and why?
Parks and Recreation because I think it's really funny and love the character development.
Which TV show character do you relate to the most?
Tina from Bob's Burgers
What is your favorite road trip destination?
Somewhere new!
What is one place you really want to visit?
Venice, Italy
If someone wrote a book about your life what would they title it?
Embracing Adversity
If you could meet anyone, past or present, who would it be?
Frida Kahlo
What is one thing most people don't know about you?
I can (somewhat) play the ukulele
Who is your favorite athlete of all time?
Albert Pujols
Who has been your biggest inspiration in the sport?
Not any one person specifically, but the older girls from my club gym growing up inspired me a lot.
What is your favorite gymnastics moment?
The feeling after being successful at a competition and knowing all the hours in the gym and all the struggles have been worth it.
Competition where you learned the most from.
In high school I had a competition which went very poorly and made me work a lot harder on a daily basis to get better and that work ethic has stuck with me since.
What is the hardest thing about gymnastics?
Working through the tough days, but those are the ones you learn the most from.
What is your favorite event to compete?
Bars
What is the most exciting competition you have ever been apart of?
When I competed state on my birthday my senior year of high school with my best friend.
What is the hardest injury you have ever overcome?
My broken foot and subsequent two surgeries this past year.
What is your favorite part about being a Sun Devil?
The supportive and caring community!
Do you have any goals for this season?
Yes, many!
If you could have dinner with anyone from any era, who would it be and why?
Isaac Newton because he was a very intelligent person but the knowledge we have available now would blow his mind.
One word to describe your feeling when you put on your ASU uniform for the first time.
Pride
If you had the chance to pick the brain of any coach in any sport, who would it be?
Marta Karolyi, gymnastics
If you had the chance to watch one past sporting event, which one would you go to?
1996 Olympics, specifically the women's gymnastics team competition.
What did you like best about your hometown?
I like how I have multiple hometowns since I was a military child and moved a lot.
What is the last book you read?
Yes Please by Amy Poehler
Which past Sun Devil (any sport) do you wish you could have watched play?
Pat Tillman
What's your favorite song from your favorite artist?
I Got You by Jack Johnson
What is your favorite inspirational quote?
"Be fearless in the pursuit of what sets your soul on fire."
What is a movie that you can watch over and over again?
Moonrise Kingdom
What is the best advice your parents ever gave you?
To work hard at everything I do.
If you could be on any game show which would you choose?
Family Feud with my team!
Who has been the biggest influence on your career?
My club coach, Heather Schnelzer
If you could learn to do anything what would it be?
To survive on my own in the wilderness for an extended amount of time.
What three words would you use to describe yourself?
Resilient, Passionate, Hardworking
What chore do you absolutely hate doing?
The dishes
What is your best childhood memory?
Driving across the country with my family.
What's your favorite TV show and why?
Parks and Recreation because I think it's really funny and love the character development.
Which TV show character do you relate to the most?
Tina from Bob's Burgers
What is your favorite road trip destination?
Somewhere new!
What is one place you really want to visit?
Venice, Italy
If someone wrote a book about your life what would they title it?
Embracing Adversity
If you could meet anyone, past or present, who would it be?
Frida Kahlo
What is one thing most people don't know about you?
I can (somewhat) play the ukulele
Who is your favorite athlete of all time?
Albert Pujols
Who has been your biggest inspiration in the sport?
Not any one person specifically, but the older girls from my club gym growing up inspired me a lot.
What is your favorite gymnastics moment?
The feeling after being successful at a competition and knowing all the hours in the gym and all the struggles have been worth it.
Competition where you learned the most from.
In high school I had a competition which went very poorly and made me work a lot harder on a daily basis to get better and that work ethic has stuck with me since.
What is the hardest thing about gymnastics?
Working through the tough days, but those are the ones you learn the most from.
What is your favorite event to compete?
Bars
What is the most exciting competition you have ever been apart of?
When I competed state on my birthday my senior year of high school with my best friend.
What is the hardest injury you have ever overcome?
My broken foot and subsequent two surgeries this past year.
What is your favorite part about being a Sun Devil?
The supportive and caring community!
Do you have any goals for this season?
Yes, many!