| Kim Skinner |
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ASU: Inspiring walk-on who has worked diligently to get into the Sun Devil's regular rotation ... gives ASU much-needed depth on the vault and bars...defected to ASU from Wildcat country in Tucson, Ariz. 1999: Went from performing one exhibition vault as a freshman to being a key member of the vaulting team in '99...posted career-best 9.725 at Pac-10 Championships...tied for fourth in vault competition with score of 9.675 against UC Santa Barbara (Jan. 22)...scored a 9.7 at NCAA Regional at Penn State (Apr. 10)...also gained first meet experience on the bars in 1999..."hit" her final eight routines of the season, including a 9.625 at the NCAA Semifinals...scored a 9.775 and placed eighth in the ASU Uno's Classic (Feb. 26)...two days later posted a career-best and eighth place finish of 9.825 on the bars at Nebraska (Feb. 28)...notched a 9.8 and tied for third at Ohio State (Mar. 13)...chipped in consecutive 9.75s at Pac-10s (Mar. 20) and Arizona (Mar. 26)...scored a 9.775 at the NCAA Regional...an honorable mention Pac-10 All-Academic selection. 1998: Saw limited action on squad that included six upperclassmen ... recorded a 9.625 exhibition score in the vault vs. Arizona (Mar. 13). High School: A 1997 graduate of Sabino High School in Tucson, Ariz. ... a member of Gymnastics World East of Tucson ... garnered the 1995 and '97 All-Around State Championship ... coached by Pat Arnold ... was a member of the academic honor society for three years ... also lettered in track four years. Personal: Majoring in elementary education and would like to pursue a career as an elementary school teacher ... parents are Thomas and Jane Skinner of Tucson, Ariz. ... born May 25, 1979 in Albuquerque, N.M. ... full name is Kimberly Jane Skinner.
Skinner's Bests
Year V UB BB FX AA
1998 9.625 -- -- -- --
1999 9.725 9.825 -- -- --
Career 9.725 9.825 -- -- --
Person in history (living or deceased) I'd most like to meet: Amanda Borden
The thing I like best about ASU is: The campus
The thing I like best about ASU is: Education Psychology
Ten years from now I hope to be: Married and an elementary school teacher
The last CD I bought was: Shania Twain "Come on Over"
What I like best about gymnastics is: The people I meet
The most exciting place I have visited: England
My prized possession is my: Little pillow
One of my pet peeves is: Slow drivers in the fast lane
If I'm cooking dinner, we're having: Chicken cashew and broccoli
