Friday Focus: Jen Larsen
3/18/2011 12:00:00 AM | Women's Gymnastics
March 18, 2011
Each week, GoAirForceFalcons.com will spotlight a member of the Air Force women's gymnastics team with an online feature called "Friday Focus". This week, gymnastics fans can get to know Jen Larsen, an Air Force freshman from St. Paul, Minn. Click here to get to know Larsen outside of the gym.
When you were a little kid, what did you want to be when you grow up? Fire Fighter
What is one thing that you just can't live without? My hair brush
If you had $1,000,000, what would you do? Make my dream home, and let my family live in it with me
What is your favorite vacation spot? I am not sure yet, I don't think I have been there yet.
What is the most interesting place you have traveled to? Colorado it is the most beautiful.
What is one song that you're tired of hearing? Umbrella
What is your favorite drink at Starbucks? Peppermint hot coca
What is your ringtone? Vibrate
Who should play you in your life story? Me...?
What is your favorite flavor of ice cream? Monster- it's a little bit of everything
Who is your favorite TV character? Scooby-doo
What is your favorite song for karaoke? Xs&Os
What is something that you are afraid? The Dark
What was the first CD you ever bought? Hanson
What was your first job? Flips Gymnastics
If you could be on any TV show, what would it be? Wipe out
How many hours of sleep do you need (and now ... how many do you get?) I need about 7 and I get around 6
What sports teams do you follow? Minnesota Vikings, Wild and Twins
What is your proudest achievement? National team 2010 level 10
What era would you most like to travel to? 80s
What is one thing about your hometown that you miss? Snow
What is your favorite movie of all-time? Time Traveler's Wife
What is a secret talent that few people know you have? I can roll my stomach
Where is your favorite place to relax? Somewhere reading a book
How did you get started in gymnastics? My sister did High School gymnastics
What challenge do you find in gymnastics that you don't find in any other sport? Mental
What do you like best about gymnastics? The team you become
What is your favorite sport besides gymnastics? Drag Racing
Do you have any pre-meet rituals? Go out and do something so I feel awake and eat fruit loops
What is your advice for young gymnasts? Hard work pays off, never give up on a dream
Describe your personality in two words: Stubborn and Determined
Who are the biggest influences in your life and why? My parents and my sister
How do you balance your athletics, academics and military duties? Setting aside time for what needs to be done
What is your favorite class? Chemistry
Who is your favorite professor/AOC/etc.? Captain Iacono
What is your favorite place on the Academy grounds? Mountains
What were your first thoughts of the Academy? WOW, now what
Who are your biggest fans? My parents, Annie G. and Addy S.
What was your most memorable "welcome to college" moment? Assault course
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