Meet 2016 #RUGym: Riahanah Ali
Dec 26 | 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 freshman Riahanah Ali...
Name: Riahanah Ali
Nickname: Ray
Favorite Olympic Gymnast: Dominique Dawes
Favorite Pro Athlete: Cam Newton
Favorite Movie: The Notebook
Favorite Actor: Michael B. Jordan
Favorite TV Show: Grey's Anatomy
Favorite Foods: Chipotle
Favorite Animal: Monkeys
Favorite Color: Sky Blue
Favorite Song Right Now: "Here" by Alessia Cara
Favorite Quote: "Let go and let God"
Favorite Class at RU: Africana Studies
Favorite Campus at RU: Livingston
Bus, Walk or Drive to Class: Bus
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
Favorite Sport Other than Gymnastics: Football
Best advice ever given to me: "One thing at a time"
When I was little I always wanted to be: Beyonce
An artist no one would believe I have on my iPod: Britney Spears
If I could have dinner with any celebrity, it would be: Beyonce
My special talent is: Working with Kids
If I could get on a plane and go anywhere, it would be to: Fiji
If I could have a superpower, it would be: Flying
My favorite place to eat on campus is: Brower
My favorite place to hangout on campus is: Brower
What I miss the most about my hometown is: My family
If I weren't an athlete, I would be: A Musician or Volunteering with Children
When at the mall, the first store I go to is: Forever 21
My favorite gymnastics memory was: Making my first Kip
I committed to Rutgers over other schools because: Rutgers is a great school and I felt at home here
After graduation I hope to: Get my Master's in Education and be a teacher
The most influential person in my life is: My Mom
A pre-meet ritual of mine is to: Hug my Dad
What excites me the most about the upcoming season is: Competing and winning with this team
My goals for the 2016 season are to: Stay healthy and make it to regionals as a team
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