Nicole Artz has been a standout for Michigan since the day she stepped on campus. With impressive skills, beautiful execution, tons of charisma, and a huge smile, Artz is a junior captain and an essential leader for the Wolverines. She has been named Big Ten Gymnast of the Week three times this season (Jan. 4, Jan. 11, Feb. 9) and is currently ranked 14th in the nation in the all-around, 12th on bars, and 6th on floor.

Watch Artz score a 9.975 on floor earlier this season:

Michigan is having a phenomenal season, currently ranked third in the nation with an average of 196.993. The Wolverines are heading to Southern Utah this weekend for a tri-meet with UC Davis. Watch the event LIVE on FloGymnastics on Friday night at 8 p.m. CST.

Before the meet, get to know key competitor Nicole Artz a little better in this edition of 'Inside Their World'

FloGymnastics: What do you love most about gymnastics?
Nicole Artz: The relationships I have made along the way and the many valuable life lessons the sport has taught me.

Do you have a pet peeve?
I cannot stand when people say “like” in the middle of sentences. Sometimes I find myself counting how many times people say it during a conversation.

If you had to wear one outfit for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Leggings and a sweatshirt.

What do you like to eat before a competition?
Before a competition, depending on the time of day, I usually like to eat a bagel and a banana with peanut butter

What is one, single food that you would never give up?
Bagels!

Name one person who has had a huge impact on your involvement in gymnastics and how that person is connected to you (i.e. coach, parent, teacher, other gymnast, etc.)
Debbie Grainger has had one of the biggest impacts on my involvement in gymnastics. She was my first coach and has acted like my second mom ever since.

What is your favorite thing to do in your free time to relax?
In my free time I like to get my nails done:)

Do you know what you want to be when you grow up?
When I grow up I want to be an elementary school teacher and also remain involved in gymnastics somehow.

What is your favorite healthy food and favorite junk food?
My favorite healthy food is zucchini noodles and my favorite junk food is either ice cream or chocolate covered strawberries

What is your favorite subject in school?
My favorite subject is English.

What’s your favorite event and why?
My favorite event is either floor or bars. I love floor because you just get to relax and perform to the crowd and I have learned to love bars because I have come a long way since the beginning of my college career (Thanks to Scott Sherman of course!)

What is your favorite ice cream flavor?
All of them, I LOVE ICE CREAM!!

Are you a morning person or a night owl?
I am definitely a morning person.

What is your favorite season of the year?
Summer! I love the sun, the beach, being tan, ice cream, popsicles, and relaxing!

What is your favorite holiday?
My favorite holiday is Christmas because who doesn’t love Christmas!!! I love spending time with my family and enjoying some quality food.


Watch Artz and the Wolverine Team in action LIVE on Friday night here on FloGymnastics!


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