Meet 2016 #RUGym: Claudia Salinas
Dec 22 | 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.
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To continue the series, ScarletKnights.com features senior Claudia Salinas...
Name: Claudia Salinas
Nickname: Claud
Favorite Olympic Gymnast: Sean Townsend
Favorite Pro Athlete: David Beckham
Favorite Movie: Requiem for a Dream
Favorite Actor: Jared Leto
Favorite TV Shows: American Horror Story, Family Guy
Favorite Foods: Pad Thai and Sushi
Favorite Animal: Mantis Shrimp
Favorite Color: Black
Favorite Song Right Now: "MakeDamnSure" by Taking Back Sunday
Favorite Quote: "I can't go back to yesterday because I was a different person then" -Alice in Wonderland
Favorite Class at RU: Neuropsychology
Favorite Campus at RU: Livingston
Bus, Walk or Drive to Class: Drive
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
Favorite Sport Other than Gymnastics: Hockey
Best advice ever given to me: Don't focus on what you can't change
When I was little I always wanted to be: an anthropologist
An artist no one would believe I have on my iPod: Easton Corbin
If I could have dinner with any celebrity, it would be: Leonardo DiCaprio
My special talent is: popping my hip out of the socket
If I could get on a plane and go anywhere, it would be to: Bora Bora
If I could have a superpower, it would be: to go back in time for a redo
My favorite place to eat on campus is: Easton Thai
My favorite place to hangout on campus is: my apartment
What I miss the most about my hometown are: my family, best friends and dogs
If I weren't an athlete, I would be: in a band
When at the mall, the first store I go to is: Bloomingdale's
My favorite gymnastics memory was: winning a national beam title
I committed to Rutgers over other schools because: of the overwhelming school spirit
After graduation I hope to: become an occupational therapist
The most influential people in my life are: my parents
A pre-meet ritual of mine is to: listen to "Mambo No. 5" by Lou Bega
What excites me the most about the upcoming season is: our chance to make a huge comeback
My goal for the 2016 season is to: make regionals as a team
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