Friday Focus: Florida's Kennedy Baker And Alex McMurtry

Friday Focus: Florida's Kennedy Baker And Alex McMurtry

Mar 6, 2015 by Becca Reed
Friday Focus: Florida's Kennedy Baker And Alex McMurtry
This week's Friday Focus features two of Florida's freshman gymnasts - Kennedy Baker and Alex McMurtry.
 


Kennedy Baker
 
What is your favorite memory as a gymnast, so far?
Competing in my first college floor routine.
 
Have you ever done anything embarrassing in practice? Competition?
I missed both feet on an Arabian once, so…
 
If you had an off day from practice, how would you spend your free time?
Sleeping
 
How would you describe your personality?
Funny and chill
 
In ten years, where do you see yourself and what will you be doing?
Acting in L.A.
 
If you could witness any event past, present, or future, what would it be?
Michael Jackson concert
 
What is your proudest accomplishment?
2012 Olympic Trials
 
Besides gymnastics, what is your favorite sport to watch/play?
Basketball (to watch)
 
Do you have nicknames? If so, what are they?
Kenn
 
How would your friends describe you?
Probably funny.
 
What three items would you take with you on a deserted island?
A boat, a captain and a map.
 
Do you collect anything?
Vinyl records
 
On a scale of 1-10 how funny would you say you are?
An 11
 
If you could join any past or current music group, which would you want to join?
TLC
 
 


 
Alex McMurtry

What is your favorite memory as a gymnast, so far?
Winning Nastia Cup in Madison Square Garden.
 
Have you ever done anything embarrassing in practice? Competition?
Nothing specific, but I’m super clumsy, so I’m always tripping over everything.
 
If you had an off day from practice, how would you spend your free time?
Take my hammock down to Lake Alice.
 
What is your ideal, pre-competition meal?
Always eat chocolate chip muffins in the morning.
 
If you made a life bucket list, what would be your number one activity to accomplish?
Go to Iceland!!!

How do you recover after a hard workout in the gym?
Ice my back and lay around doing nothing.

What is the most difficult thing you’ve had to overcome in gymnastics?
After back injuries, getting the confidence to go for my skills.
 
If you won the lottery, what is the first thing you would do?
Keep enough money to go to Iceland and donate the rest.
 
What is your biggest fear?
Cars

Besides gymnastics, what is your favorite sport to watch/play?
Volleyball
 
If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Ravioli
 
Do you have nicknames? If so, what are they?
Alex, X, Mick, Murt
 
What’s the most daring thing you’ve ever done?
I rode an ostrich once.
 
What’s the most unusual thing you’ve ever eaten?
Chocolate-covered ants and spiders.

On a scale of 1-10 how funny would you say you are?
-8
 
 

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