Meet 2016 #RUGym: Elizabeth Nand
Dec 21 | Women's Gymnastics
PISCATAWAY, N.J. - With the season just around the corner, it is time to meet the members of the 2016 Rutgers gymnastics team. The Scarlet Knights begin the campaign Jan. 9 in Boston versus New Hampshire and George Washington. The first home meet will be at the RAC on Jan. 16 against Illinois of the Big Ten.
Click here for ticket information and here for the promotional lineup.
To continue the series, ScarletKnights.com features sophomore Elizabeth Nand...
Name: Elizabeth Nand
Nickname: Lizzy, LizNand
Favorite Olympic Gymnast: Shawn Johnson
Favorite Pro Athlete: Ronda Rousey
Favorite Movies: The Lord of the Rings trilogy, Casino Royale, Inception
Favorite Actress: Emma Watson
Favorite TV Shows: Doctor Who, Firefly, Gotham, Game of Thrones
Favorite Foods: Curry, Stir fry, Pad Thai
Favorite Animal: Dragon
Favorite Color: Light Green
Favorite Song Right Now: "Until It Sleeps" by Metallica
Favorite Quote: "They're just spies." -Coldplay
Favorite Class at RU: Extinction
Favorite Campus at RU: Douglass
Bus, Walk or Drive to Class: Drive
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
Favorite Sport Other than Gymnastics: Soccer
Best advice ever given to me: Progress, not perfection.
When I was little I always wanted to be: A scientist
An artist no one would believe I have on my iPod: I actually don't have an iPod, but I listen to a lot of Ed Sheeran
If I could have dinner with any celebrity, it would be: Neil DeGrasse Tyson
My special talent is: I'm really good at trivia
If I could get on a plane and go anywhere, it would be to: Somewhere warm, maybe Hawaii
If I could have a superpower, it would be: The ability to stop time
My favorite place to eat on campus is: Hansel n' Griddle
My favorite place to hang out on campus is: Busch Dining Hall
What I miss the most about my hometown is: Being close to my friends and my old coaches
If I weren't an athlete, I would be: A musician
When at the mall, the first store I go to is: Garage
My favorite gymnastics memory was: Traveling to Switzerland with the Region 7 All-Star Team in 2011
I committed to Rutgers over other schools because: Rutgers has so much diversity and opportunity for academic development
After graduation I hope to: Get a Ph.D and work in a lab
The most influential person in my life is: My best friend
A pre-meet ritual of mine is to: Wear the same pajamas the night before every meet of the season.
What excites me the most about the upcoming season is: The potential of this team. We have the capability of doing really big things this season.
My goals for the 2016 season are to: Contribute to the team and compete on all four events.
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