An All-American in both 2018 and 2019, Cairo Leonard-Baker has been a bright spot for Arizona State gymnastics ever since her first meet. Now as a junior, the Oakland native is sharing a new side of herself as she answers 50 random questions.
Favorite food? Pizza.
Favorite music or artist? YG, Khalid, 6lack.
Favorite pair/style of shoes? Vans.
Favorite subject in school? History, and I really enjoy my marketing classes.
Favorite hobby/thing(s) to do in your free time? Shopping.
Favorite movie? I don't have a favorite movie but my favorite genre is comedy.
Favorite memory on the court/field? Finishing my bar routine at this year's Pac-12s.
Favorite moment at ASU so far? Every meet me and my team win is an amazing experience.
Favorite place you have ever traveled/been to? I'm not a big fan of snow but getting stuck in Baltimore was fun!
Favorite holiday? Halloween.
Favorite fast food chain? In-N-Out or Wendy's.
If you didn't play your sport, what other sport would you play/what would you want to be doing? I don't think I would be any good at it but soccer would be fun.
Do you have a specific game day routine? I like to listen to music in my headphones while I'm in the training room.
Who is your biggest inspiration? My mom is my biggest inspiration because she's done everything for me from taking me to practice to coming to every meet.
What is your proudest moment? Becoming an All-American at nationals this year.
Have you ever had a nickname? If so, explain the reason behind it. People have always called me Cai because it's easier to cheer.
What is one thing you could not go a day without? Netflix & Maya Williams.
If you could have one super power, what would it be? Reading minds.
What would you do if you won the lottery? Buy a ginormous mansion, travel around the world, go on a wildly expensive shopping spree and save whatever is left.
Do you have any pets? No, I don't but I want one or two dogs in the future.
If you could go back in time to change one thing, what would it be? I wouldn't change anything because I'm happy with where I am in my life right now.
If you could have dinner with anyone, living or dead, who would it be? Michelle Obama.
What was the last book you read? Becoming by Michelle Obama.
Who would you want to play you in a movie of your life? Amandla Stenberg.
What three items would you take with you on a deserted island? My phone, The Hunger Games series, and a pocket knife.
Do you collect anything? I used to collect seashells when I was younger.
If you could bring any old fashion style back, what would it be? Mood rings.
Which of the five senses is your strongest? Taste definitely.
What song would you say best sums you up? "Money in the Grave" by Drake.
If you could join any past or current music group which would you want to join? Destiny's Child.
If you could be any animal, what would you be? A lion.
If you could take a selfie with any celebrity, who would it be? Rihanna.
What is something most people don't know about you? I'm an open book so I can't think of anything.
What is your dream car? A bright yellow Range-Rover.
What is one place you have never been that you would like to go to? Italy.
What is one skill you would like to master? Painting.
Have you ever played an instrument? I used to play the trumpet but I've always wanted to play guitar.
What is special about the place you grew up? There are so many different people with so many different backgrounds.
What fictional place would you most likely go to? The Capital (from The Hunger Games).
What is your ideal way to spend the weekend? Hanging w friends, shopping, eating at our favorite places, and relaxing by the pool.
What is the most impressive thing you know how to do? Gymnastics (lol).
If you could turn any activity into an Olympic sport, what activity would you have the best chance to win a gold medal at? Spending the most money online shopping.
If you could build a house anywhere in the world, where would it be and why? Greece, because it's so beautiful there.
If you could title the current chapter in the life, what would it be called? Learning, Growing, Thriving.
If you had a personal flag, what would be the design/what would be on it? A mandala of different designs and lots of colors.
If you had to change your name, what would you change it to? I would never change my name. It is so unique and I love it.
If you opened a business, what kind of business would it be? A cute little boutique close to a beach somewhere.
What is your favorite season/time of the year? Summer.
What is your favorite spot to eat in Tempe? Daily Dose.
What is your favorite part about being a Sun Devil athlete? The family feeling and mentality that's all across the athletic department; from the athletic directors, to the academic coaches, to the coaches, and other Sun Devil athletes.
Favorite food? Pizza.
Favorite music or artist? YG, Khalid, 6lack.
Favorite pair/style of shoes? Vans.
Favorite subject in school? History, and I really enjoy my marketing classes.
Favorite hobby/thing(s) to do in your free time? Shopping.
Favorite movie? I don't have a favorite movie but my favorite genre is comedy.
Favorite memory on the court/field? Finishing my bar routine at this year's Pac-12s.
Favorite moment at ASU so far? Every meet me and my team win is an amazing experience.
Favorite place you have ever traveled/been to? I'm not a big fan of snow but getting stuck in Baltimore was fun!
Favorite holiday? Halloween.
Favorite fast food chain? In-N-Out or Wendy's.
If you didn't play your sport, what other sport would you play/what would you want to be doing? I don't think I would be any good at it but soccer would be fun.
Do you have a specific game day routine? I like to listen to music in my headphones while I'm in the training room.
Who is your biggest inspiration? My mom is my biggest inspiration because she's done everything for me from taking me to practice to coming to every meet.
What is your proudest moment? Becoming an All-American at nationals this year.
Have you ever had a nickname? If so, explain the reason behind it. People have always called me Cai because it's easier to cheer.
What is one thing you could not go a day without? Netflix & Maya Williams.
If you could have one super power, what would it be? Reading minds.
What would you do if you won the lottery? Buy a ginormous mansion, travel around the world, go on a wildly expensive shopping spree and save whatever is left.
Do you have any pets? No, I don't but I want one or two dogs in the future.
If you could go back in time to change one thing, what would it be? I wouldn't change anything because I'm happy with where I am in my life right now.
If you could have dinner with anyone, living or dead, who would it be? Michelle Obama.
What was the last book you read? Becoming by Michelle Obama.
Who would you want to play you in a movie of your life? Amandla Stenberg.
What three items would you take with you on a deserted island? My phone, The Hunger Games series, and a pocket knife.
Do you collect anything? I used to collect seashells when I was younger.
If you could bring any old fashion style back, what would it be? Mood rings.
Which of the five senses is your strongest? Taste definitely.
What song would you say best sums you up? "Money in the Grave" by Drake.
If you could join any past or current music group which would you want to join? Destiny's Child.
If you could be any animal, what would you be? A lion.
If you could take a selfie with any celebrity, who would it be? Rihanna.
What is something most people don't know about you? I'm an open book so I can't think of anything.
What is your dream car? A bright yellow Range-Rover.
What is one place you have never been that you would like to go to? Italy.
What is one skill you would like to master? Painting.
Have you ever played an instrument? I used to play the trumpet but I've always wanted to play guitar.
What is special about the place you grew up? There are so many different people with so many different backgrounds.
What fictional place would you most likely go to? The Capital (from The Hunger Games).
What is your ideal way to spend the weekend? Hanging w friends, shopping, eating at our favorite places, and relaxing by the pool.
What is the most impressive thing you know how to do? Gymnastics (lol).
If you could turn any activity into an Olympic sport, what activity would you have the best chance to win a gold medal at? Spending the most money online shopping.
If you could build a house anywhere in the world, where would it be and why? Greece, because it's so beautiful there.
If you could title the current chapter in the life, what would it be called? Learning, Growing, Thriving.
If you had a personal flag, what would be the design/what would be on it? A mandala of different designs and lots of colors.
If you had to change your name, what would you change it to? I would never change my name. It is so unique and I love it.
If you opened a business, what kind of business would it be? A cute little boutique close to a beach somewhere.
What is your favorite season/time of the year? Summer.
What is your favorite spot to eat in Tempe? Daily Dose.
What is your favorite part about being a Sun Devil athlete? The family feeling and mentality that's all across the athletic department; from the athletic directors, to the academic coaches, to the coaches, and other Sun Devil athletes.