Meet 2017 #RUGym: Libby Groden
Dec 26 | Women's Gymnastics
PISCATAWAY, N.J. - With the 2017 Rutgers gymnastics season only 12 days away, it is time to meet the members of the team. The Scarlet Knights are set to host five meets at home during the campaign, starting with a Jan. 7 quad meet at the Livingston Gym and ending with the Big Ten Championships at the RAC on March 18.
Click here for ticket information and here for the promotional schedule.
To continue the "Meet the Team" series, ScarletKnights.com features junior Libby Groden...
Name: Elizabeth Groden
Hometown: Abbottstown, Pa.
Nickname: Libby
Favorite Olympic Event: Uneven Bars
Favorite Pro Athlete: Nastia Liukin
Favorite Movie: Just Go With It
Favorite Actor: Jennifer Aniston
Favorite TV Shows: Teen Wolf, Arrow, Parks and Rec, Fixer Upper
Favorite Foods: Cookies, coffee
Favorite Animal: Puppies
Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite Song Right Now: "Fresh Eyes" -Andy Grammer
Favorite Class at RU: The American City
Favorite Campus at RU: College Ave
Bus, Walk or Drive to Class: Drive
Favorite Holiday: Thanksgiving
Favorite Sport Other than Gymnastics: Volleyball
When I was little I always wanted to be: An Astronaut
If I could have dinner with any celebrity, it would be: Ellen DeGeneres
My special talent is: Juggling
If I could get on a plane and go anywhere, it would be to: Anywhere in Europe
If I could have a superpower, it would be: Teleportation
My favorite place to eat on campus is: Playa Bowls
My favorite place to hangout on campus is: My or my teammates houses!
What I miss the most about my hometown is: My home, friends, and family!
If I weren't an athlete, I would be: Probably in a design internship, working at a job, or more involved in other clubs
When at the mall, the first store I go to is: Urban Outfitters or PacSun
My favorite gymnastics memory was: Going to regionals in postseason of my freshman year!
I committed to Rutgers over other schools because: For me, it had the perfect combination of location, education, and athletics!!
After graduation I hope to: Get a job!!
The most influential people in my life are: My parents!!
A pre-meet ritual of mine is to: Listen to music and get hyped in the locker room with my teammates!
What excites me the most about the upcoming season is: Traveling and competing with my teammates!!
My goal for the 2017 season is to: Make regionals as a team!
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