Georgia senior Lauren Johnson is a hometown girl from Atlanta, Georgia. In her time at Georgia, Johnson has had some ups and downs with injury. She sat out the 2015 season after tearing her ACL during preseason. Last year as a junior Johnson came back from injury competing in the vault and bars lineup.

Johnson is a very powerful gymnast and that shows in her sky high yurchenko full on vault. Johnson has a career high of 9.975 on vault, winning the 2014 SEC vault title, in just her second ever competition. Heading into her senior year, Johnson is looking great in training on both vault and bars. Look for Johnson to have her best season yet and become more of an impact gymnast for the Gymdogs.



What is your major/minor? When are you planning to graduate?
Human Development- Major
Public Health- Minor

What have you learned about yourself in your time at Georgia?
I have learned to be more confident about myself. I was able to learn this with great support from my coaches and teammates. I have been able to grow into myself.

How is your role on the team different being a senior this year?
We all have a voice on this team. My role is to pump up my teammates beside me and make them feel more confident.

What is your biggest personal accomplishment?
Getting able to compete as a Gymdog! Winning the SEC Vault Title was pretty great too!

What are you still looking to accomplish in your time at Georgia?
To establish as many good relationships with my teammates as I can that will continue after Georgia. I also want to push myself on vault and bars to be the best I can be.

What is your favorite part about competition day?
The pregame portion is my favorite. It is so much fun getting ready by doing our hair and makeup because it is just an exciting atmosphere. I also love competing in front of our great fans!

How have your coaches at Georgia helped you become a better gymnast?
I came into Georgia with no confidence and low self-esteem. They have taught me to believe in myself and that I am an important part of this team. They have helped me grow as a person and define my character.

What are your plans after graduation?
I will graduate this May but stay at Georgia to red shirt and start grad school in Public Health. Following my two years of grad school I plan to enroll in the Air Force.

What motivated you to want to join the Air Force?
I have always wanted to help others and serve our country. I want to be a public health officer in the Air Force. I have family that is in the Army so that runs in my family.

How do you spend your time outside of the gym?
My favorite thing to do is to hang out with my teammates. We love to watch movies and play games as a team.

What is something others might not know about you?
I am a bit of a geek. I love superheroes, marvels and comic books.

Who is your favorite superhero?
The Hulk- my teammates relate me to the Hulk

What is one word to describe your attitude/personality inside of the gym?
Positive

What motivates you inside and outside of the gym?
Having my teammates beside me, we do everything for each other.

What is your nickname that your teammates call you?
Lo

What are your team goals this season?
Our biggest goal is to have a safe environment in the gym where everyone feels comfortable and to all have a positive mindset. We have also set goals to win SEC Championships, make NCAA Nationals and Super Six.

What would you tell a feature recruit about why to come to Georgia?
The legacy! Georgia has a long tradition of greatness. There is also a great family environment here that allows you to feel at home in and out of the gym.


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Senior Spotlight: Michigan's Nicole Artz
Senior Spotlight: Oklahoma's Chayse Capps

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