A native of Brisbane, Calif., sophomore Katelyn Lentz is an all-around competitor for the Gym Devils. She boasted career highs of 9.850 on floor against Nebraska and Bowling Green and a 38.975 in the all-around at Stanford, earning her first and second place finishes, respectively.
If you could have dinner with anyone from any era, who would it be and why?
Queen Elizabeth, since she was such a major female figure and important part of history.
One word to describe your feeling when you put on your ASU uniform for the first time.
Motivation
If you had the chance to pick the brain of any coach in any sport, who would it be?
Bella Karolyi
If you had the chance to watch one past sporting event, which one would you go to?
I would go to one of the final games when the San Francisco Giants won the World Series.
What did you like best about your hometown?
It's a small community so you feel connected and get to know everyone, but it is also right next to San Francisco so you can experience the city as well. It's definitely the best of both worlds!
What is the last book you read?
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
What's your favorite song from your favorite artist?
Everybody by Ingrid Michaelson
What is your favorite inspirational quote?
"She believed she could, so she did."
What is a movie that you can watch over and over again?
The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants
What is the best advice your parents ever gave you?
Everything will work out the way it's supposed to
If you could be on any game show which would you choose?
The Amazing Race
Who has been the biggest influence on your career?
My club coach, Katreece
If you could learn to do anything what would it be?
To fly :)
What three words would you use to describe yourself?
Positive, determined, hard-working
What chore do you absolutely hate doing?
Washing pots and pans
What is your best childhood memory?
Traveling with my family
What's your favorite TV show and why?
The Bachelor/Bachelorette, since I think it's really interesting to see how different people act in relationships.
Which TV show character do you relate to the most?
Haley Dunphy, Modern Family
What is your favorite road trip destination?
Glacier National Park, Montana
What is one place you really want to visit?
Spain
If someone wrote a book about your life what would they title it?
Emiko
If you could meet anyone, past or present, who would it be?
Lin-Manuel Miranda
What is one thing most people don't know about you?
I love baking, especially pies.
Who is your favorite athlete of all time?
Steph Curry
Who has been your biggest inspiration in the sport?
My club coach, Katreece
What is your favorite gymnastics moment?
Winning beam at JO Nationals
Competition where you learned the most from.
My first JO Nationals
What is the hardest thing about gymnastics?
Working through the hard days and pushing yourself even when you don't want to, because those are the days that make you a better gymnast.
What is your favorite event to compete?
Beam
What is the most exciting competition you have ever been apart of?
Our meet last year against Stanford.
What is the hardest injury you have ever overcome?
A high ankle sprain last year
What is your favorite part about being a Sun Devil?
Getting to represent such an amazing school and be surrounded by amazing people.
Do you have any goals for this season?
My goal for this season is for our team to make it to Regionals.
If you could have dinner with anyone from any era, who would it be and why?
Queen Elizabeth, since she was such a major female figure and important part of history.
One word to describe your feeling when you put on your ASU uniform for the first time.
Motivation
If you had the chance to pick the brain of any coach in any sport, who would it be?
Bella Karolyi
If you had the chance to watch one past sporting event, which one would you go to?
I would go to one of the final games when the San Francisco Giants won the World Series.
What did you like best about your hometown?
It's a small community so you feel connected and get to know everyone, but it is also right next to San Francisco so you can experience the city as well. It's definitely the best of both worlds!
What is the last book you read?
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
What's your favorite song from your favorite artist?
Everybody by Ingrid Michaelson
What is your favorite inspirational quote?
"She believed she could, so she did."
What is a movie that you can watch over and over again?
The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants
What is the best advice your parents ever gave you?
Everything will work out the way it's supposed to
If you could be on any game show which would you choose?
The Amazing Race
Who has been the biggest influence on your career?
My club coach, Katreece
If you could learn to do anything what would it be?
To fly :)
What three words would you use to describe yourself?
Positive, determined, hard-working
What chore do you absolutely hate doing?
Washing pots and pans
What is your best childhood memory?
Traveling with my family
What's your favorite TV show and why?
The Bachelor/Bachelorette, since I think it's really interesting to see how different people act in relationships.
Which TV show character do you relate to the most?
Haley Dunphy, Modern Family
What is your favorite road trip destination?
Glacier National Park, Montana
What is one place you really want to visit?
Spain
If someone wrote a book about your life what would they title it?
Emiko
If you could meet anyone, past or present, who would it be?
Lin-Manuel Miranda
What is one thing most people don't know about you?
I love baking, especially pies.
Who is your favorite athlete of all time?
Steph Curry
Who has been your biggest inspiration in the sport?
My club coach, Katreece
What is your favorite gymnastics moment?
Winning beam at JO Nationals
Competition where you learned the most from.
My first JO Nationals
What is the hardest thing about gymnastics?
Working through the hard days and pushing yourself even when you don't want to, because those are the days that make you a better gymnast.
What is your favorite event to compete?
Beam
What is the most exciting competition you have ever been apart of?
Our meet last year against Stanford.
What is the hardest injury you have ever overcome?
A high ankle sprain last year
What is your favorite part about being a Sun Devil?
Getting to represent such an amazing school and be surrounded by amazing people.
Do you have any goals for this season?
My goal for this season is for our team to make it to Regionals.