FEMALE
Katrina May, Columbus North junior gymnast
May overcame a case of the flu to score a 37.7 to win the all-around championship and lead the Bull Dogs to the Columbus East Regional title. She also won the beam with a 9.2 and finished third on the bars (9.525), fourth on the floor (9.55) and eighth on the vault (9.425).
Her performance last week:
“I think I did really well, considering the circumstances. It was not my best meet, but it was a good meet.”
Do you do anything special to prepare?
“All of the girls and I go to Panera before a meet to get a bagel. That’s kind of a tradition.”
Favorite drink:
“I drink coffee in the morning.”
Favorite food:
“I have to treat myself to some ice cream once in a while.”
Favorite music group:
“Taylor Swift”
Favorite book:
“The Divergent Series”
Favorite class:
“Anatomy”
Role model:
“My mom (Angie May).”
Best advice:
“Don’t let anything bring you down, because in gymnastics, you’re always going to have mistakes and mess-ups. You’re never going to have a perfect meet, so just keep on working at it.”
Athletics goal:
“Win state this year.”
If you could travel anywhere:
“I’d like to go to Paris to try all the foods and see the Eiffel Tower.”
