Q: Do you have a nickname?
A: Close friends call me Lyndo.
Q: When and why did you first become interested in gymnastics?
A: I really wanted to try gymnastics after watching the 2003 World Championships.
Q: What is your favorite skill?
A: Shaposh- half
Q: How has gymnastics helped you as a person?
A: If I didn’t do gymnastics I probably would not go to college, so I am forever grateful to God for blessing me with talent.
Q: What are your biggest accomplishments or best memories in your career?
A: Earning a college scholarship, and making Nastia Cup has been a goal of mine for a while now, so it’s great to finally make it.
Q: What grade are you in school, and where do you go to school?
A: I’m a Senior at Raytown High School.
Q: When you’re not in the gym, how do you enjoy spending your time? Do you have any hobbies or favorite activities? Charities?
A: YouTube is the most interesting thing to me at the moment, and when I’m not at practice I watch hundreds of YouTube videos.
Q: What is your favorite food?
A: Cereal
Q: What is your favorite movie?
A: Forrest Gump
Q: What is your favorite book?
A: A Work in Progress
Q: Are any of your family members current or former athletes? Which sports?
A: All my brothers played football.
Q: If you had to pick 3 words to describe yourself as a gymnast, what are they?
A: Humble, motivated. Encouraging.