Keira Thornton
Availability status: Committed
University: Bowling Green State University
Country: United Kingdom
Date of birth: 8th April 2004
Height: 5 feet 3 inches
Weight: 120 lbs
Sex: Female
School: Elliott Hudson College
Graduation Year: 2022
College Enrollment Year: 2023
Qualifications:
High School Grades: Maths: A+, Science: A+, PE: A+, Business: A+, English Language: A, Geography: A, Citizenship: A, English Literature: B;
SAT: 1150
VAULT
Skills: 1 1/2 Twisting Yurchenko, Handspring Front 1/2
Highest Score: 13.150
UNEVEN BARS
Skills: Jaegar, Pak, Geinger, Shap, Toe on Full, Back in Full out Dismount
Highest Score: 11.95
BALANCE BEAM
Skills: Backflip Mount, Triple Squat Spin, Change Leg Change Leg Half, Flic Layout, Side Somi, Straddle Full, Round off 1 1/2 Dismount
Highest Score: 12.0
FLOOR EXERCISE
Skills: Whip Double Tuck, Handspring Double Twist, 1 1/2 Punch Full Twist, Double Straight, Double Pike, Triple Squat Spin, Straddle 1 1/2 Jump, Hop Full, Change Leg Full, Tourjete Full
Highest Score: 12.65
Highest AA Score: 48.50
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
English National Team (2018, 2019, 2020)
5th place Leverkusen Cup in Germany (Team)
4th place Olympic Hopes in the Czech Republic (Team)
4th place Olympic Hopes in the Czech Republic (Individual Floor Final)
3x National Team Champion (Club Team & Yorkshire Regional Team)
Why do you want to compete in college?
I see college gymnastics as a perfect fit for me, combining all my passions in life. I am driven to achieve continued success at elite level gymnastics and I train everyday to compete at my best. But I also love to travel and meet new people, and I would love to spend the next four years making friends and memories within a successful college team.
What are your college goals?
To further my academic and gymnastics careers, be successful and have an incredible life experience. I would love to leave a positive lasting impression on all my teammates and coaches.
What makes you different?
I have a fun, infectious personality and love competing. Performing as part of a team brings out the best in me but also enables me to bring out the best in others. I am the gymnast that brings energy and positivity to England squad camps, but behind the smile is a fierce competitor who loves to win.
What is your favorite event and why?
My favourite event is floor because I love the performance element which showcases my tumbling and dance skills. I used to be a champion cheerleader, appearing on UK TV shows and I thrive on competing in front of a crowd. I am pretty awesome on vault too though, just as a side note!