IOWAGYMNASTICS
M AYA W I C K U S
MAYA WICKUS
VA U LT, B A R S , F LO O R SENIOR PORT WASHINGTON, WIS.
GETTING TO KNOW MAYA Nickname: Maya Papaya Most memorable gymnastics moment:
When I stuck my vault at Southern Utah University in 2011 Most prized possession: My puppy, Dovey I want to visit: Australia Favorite movie: Breakfast at Tiffany’s Favorite TV show: Friends
If I could guest star on any TV series: White Collar
Favorite spot in Iowa City: The Pentacrest,
because I love to go there and study. It represents our beautiful campus, and I enjoy watching the other students. Favorite music: Country! My favorite artist is Shania Twain. Superstitions: Walking under a ladder Being at Iowa has taught me: That academics come first My goals for the 2013 season: Contribute to the team the entire season, lead the team to our goals and make a difference for Iowa Gymnastics
Ideal career: Marketing/advertising in professional sports
2012... Competed on vault at every meet... won the vault title at Iowa State with a
9.850... competed on the bars twice, marking a career best of 9.775 at Denver... tied for 10th on vault at the Big Ten Championships with a 9.875. 2011... Made Hawkeye debut on vault at Minnesota and competed on vault for remaining
12 meets... won or at least tied for first on vault in three different meets... won the individual title on vault at Southern Utah, setting a career mark of 9.925... tied team season high mark of 9.925 on vault along with senior Houry Gebeshian. HIGH SCHOOL... Trained at LaFleur’s Gymnastics in Wisconsin... Four-time state vault
champion... four-time regional qualifier... Qualified for J.O. Nationals sophomore and senior year... Also competed in track and diving. WICKUS’ BEST
Vault......9.925 vs. Southern Utah (3/12/11) Bars........9.775 at Denver (3/11/12)
PERSONAL... Born 9/25/91... parents are Dawn Marie Herrboldt and Wade Wickus...
sports recreation and management major.
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