| Traci Jo Flippo |
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Season Outlook: Traci Jo should have a strong bar routine this year. She has a great new release move (hop full) and is adding a bonus packed dismount series.
2003:Traci Jo did not compete due to a knee injury.
2002: Is looking to put together a really good bar routine this season, but is dealing with a leg injury.
Personal: Born 12-19-82 ... daughter of Tracy and Rita Jo Flippo ... majoring in Pre-Medicine/Chemistry ... attended Hixon High School ... was an AAU state champion as well as ranking in the top 10% of her senior class ... Lists swimming and diving as her hobbies ... Chose Southeast because it a chance to move away from home.
Meet An Otahkian:
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| Traci Jo Flippo |
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| Nickname: |
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TJ |
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December 19, 1982 |
| Hometown: |
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Chattanooga, Tenn. |
| Parents: |
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Tracy Flippo and Rita Livezey |
| Major: |
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Chemistry |
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Q & A With Traci Jo Flippo
| At what age did you start
gymnastics? |
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6 years old |
| How did you become involved
in gymnastics? |
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All of my sisters did it. |
| What is your favorite event?
Why? |
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Bars. It's always a challenge. |
| Why did you choose Southeast for gymnastics? |
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It gave me a chance to continue doing something I like doing. |
| What has been your
most memorable moment gymnastics moment at Southeast? |
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The bus ride to Ball State. |
| What has been your
most memorable non-gymnastics moment at
Southeast? |
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When the whole team came to my house in Chattanooga after the Florida meet. The bus was driving through my neighborhood. |
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My Favorite...
cartoon character: Rainbow Bright
color: Yellow
food at 7 a.m.: Pineapple
place you have ever visited: Grand Cayman Islands
restaurant: Olive Garden
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Little-Known Facts:
If I had to be one animal, it would be... an elephant.
Number of times I have landed on my head... Too many to remember
One thing I can't live without is... running shoes.
Longest time I've spent in a chalk tray is... long enough to get yelled at by coach.
10 years from now I see myself... as a dentist.
Something you may not know about me is... My sister cut seven bald spots in my head when I was four years old.
I do gymnastics because... It's something challenging that you can do for youself.
Traci Jo Flippo
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