Hailing from Brumath, France, Anne Kuhm joins the Gym Devil program with international competition experience. Kuhm, a transfer from the University of Paris-Dauphine, comes to ASU with two years of eligibility and a plethora of notable accomplishments already to her credit. A member of the French national team since 2009, she competed in the 2012 London Olympics for Team France, who finished in 11th place. She was selected as a reserve for the all-around final in the outing. Kuhm also participated in the 2012 & 2016 Olympic Test Event, helping France qualify a full team to the Olympics on both occasions. Most recently Kuhm was selected as an alternate for France in the 2016 Rio Olympics. She also earned further international experience competing for France at the 2015 World Championships in Glasgow. Kuhm, a two-time French national all-around champion (2011 and 2012), figures to make an immediate impact for the Gym Devils in 2018...
What drew you to Arizona State?
ASU is recognized as a very good university throughout the world. The girls and coaches were very welcoming during my visit. On the other hand, the sports facilities and campus are amazing.
If you could have dinner with anyone from any era, who would it be and why?
I would like to have dinner with Michael Phelps because he had an amazing career as a swimmer and I think he would have a lot of great advice.
If you had the chance to pick the brain of any coach in any sport, who would it be?
Bob Bowman because he was the coach of lot of successful champions.
If you had the chance to watch one past sporting event, which one would you go to?
I would like to watch the competition of Nadia Comaneci during the Olympic Games in Montreal 1976.
What is your hometown and what do you like best about it?
I live in Brumath, France. I like my hometown because it is a small city and my enitre family lives there.
What is the last book you read?
The last book I read was "Central Park" by Musso.
What's your favorite song from your favorite artist?
I have no preference in music. I like everything.
What is your favorite inspirational quote?
"Stay focused, go after your dreams and keep moving toward your goal" LL Cool J
What is a movie that you can watch over and over again?
Cinderella
What is the best advice your parents ever gave you?
Be yourself
If you could be on any game show which would you choose?
"Dancing with the Stars"
If you could learn to do anything what would it be?
I would like to learn to make good pastries.
What three words would you use to describe yourself?
Determined, bold, perseverance
What chore do you absolutely hate doing?
Dishes
What is your best childhood memory?
My best childhood memory is when I was playing with my cousins in my grandmother's backyard after school.
What's your favorite TV show and why?
I like to watch "Dancing with the Stars" because I find the choreography to be beautiful.
What is your favorite road trip destination?
My favorite road trip destination is the United States.
What is one place you really want to visit?
I would like to go to Hawaii.
If someone wrote a book about your life what would they title it?
Dare
Who is your favorite athlete of all time?
My favorite athlete is Michael Phelps.
Who has been your biggest inspiration in the sport of gymnastics?
Larisa Iordache
What is your favorite gymnastics related memory?
The European Youth Olympic Games in Trabzon, Turkey, in 2011.
What is the hardest thing about competing as gymnast?
The biggest thing is to know how to compete well with pressure.
Do you have any personal goals for this upcoming season?
My goal is to make my routines as good as possible to bring a lot of points for the team. I do not have any individual goals, but I want to do my best be qualified for the nationals with the team.
What drew you to Arizona State?
ASU is recognized as a very good university throughout the world. The girls and coaches were very welcoming during my visit. On the other hand, the sports facilities and campus are amazing.
If you could have dinner with anyone from any era, who would it be and why?
I would like to have dinner with Michael Phelps because he had an amazing career as a swimmer and I think he would have a lot of great advice.
If you had the chance to pick the brain of any coach in any sport, who would it be?
Bob Bowman because he was the coach of lot of successful champions.
If you had the chance to watch one past sporting event, which one would you go to?
I would like to watch the competition of Nadia Comaneci during the Olympic Games in Montreal 1976.
What is your hometown and what do you like best about it?
I live in Brumath, France. I like my hometown because it is a small city and my enitre family lives there.
What is the last book you read?
The last book I read was "Central Park" by Musso.
What's your favorite song from your favorite artist?
I have no preference in music. I like everything.
What is your favorite inspirational quote?
"Stay focused, go after your dreams and keep moving toward your goal" LL Cool J
What is a movie that you can watch over and over again?
Cinderella
What is the best advice your parents ever gave you?
Be yourself
If you could be on any game show which would you choose?
"Dancing with the Stars"
If you could learn to do anything what would it be?
I would like to learn to make good pastries.
What three words would you use to describe yourself?
Determined, bold, perseverance
What chore do you absolutely hate doing?
Dishes
What is your best childhood memory?
My best childhood memory is when I was playing with my cousins in my grandmother's backyard after school.
What's your favorite TV show and why?
I like to watch "Dancing with the Stars" because I find the choreography to be beautiful.
What is your favorite road trip destination?
My favorite road trip destination is the United States.
What is one place you really want to visit?
I would like to go to Hawaii.
If someone wrote a book about your life what would they title it?
Dare
Who is your favorite athlete of all time?
My favorite athlete is Michael Phelps.
Who has been your biggest inspiration in the sport of gymnastics?
Larisa Iordache
What is your favorite gymnastics related memory?
The European Youth Olympic Games in Trabzon, Turkey, in 2011.
What is the hardest thing about competing as gymnast?
The biggest thing is to know how to compete well with pressure.
Do you have any personal goals for this upcoming season?
My goal is to make my routines as good as possible to bring a lot of points for the team. I do not have any individual goals, but I want to do my best be qualified for the nationals with the team.