Bridgette Caquatto is a senior at the University of Florida, originally from Naperville, Ill. A five-time All-American, Caquatto has been a solid competitor for the Gators and consistently contributes high scores on vault, bars, and floor. She also contributes to the team with her leadership and energy and received the Team Spirit award at 2015 Gator gymnastics annual banquet.

 

If you weren’t doing gymnastics, what would you be doing? 

I’d be playing intramural badminton due to my obsessive love for the sport.

 

If you could be any other gymnast, who would you be? 

My sister (former Gator gymnast Mackenzie Caquatto)! Because she was always rock solid at competitions and very calm!

 

What is your ideal, pre-competition meal?

The night before I always eat salmon, broccoli and a sweet potato.

 

If you made a life bucket list, what would be your number one activity to accomplish?

Having a mud fight.

 

Pick one word to describe your attitude/personality in the gym.

Chill/Encouraging

 

If you could learn to do anything, what would it be?

Learn how to longboard around campus!

 

If you won the lottery, what is the first thing you would do?

I would donate a good chunk to breast cancer research then buy a vacation home for all extended family to use for reunions. Also, probably buy a boat and 4-wheeler.

 

What is your biggest fear?

Something going wrong with the airplane while flying!

 

What motivates you to work hard in and out of the gym?

The feeling of lying in bed at night and knowing I worked as hard as possible that day to be successful!

 

What is your proudest accomplishment?

Getting an A on a chemistry exam and committing to the University of Florida!

 

Besides gymnastics, what is your favorite sport to watch/play?

I love watching all winter sports, like the X-games!

 

What song would you sing at Karaoke night?

Every Christmas song that ever exists.

 

Do you collect anything?

I had a bouncy ball collection as a kid and have over 400 different balls!

 

Are you related or distantly related to anyone famous?

I’m directly related to Mackenzie Caquatto, who is a well-known athlete in the gymnastics world!

 

Are you creative in any way? If so, how?

I love thinking of good ideas for presents.


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