On Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017, CB South senior Stephanie Tripodi was recognized for signing a letter of intent to continue gymnastics career at Arizona State University. To view photos of the event, please visit the Photo Gallery.
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Tripodi is a Level 10 National Qualifier gymnast, who won the New Jersey State Championship on the beam in 2017 and finished second in the all-around competition in 2015 and 2017. As a Level 9 gymnast, Tripodi won both regional and national championships in the floor exercise.
Stephanie Tripodi – Arizona State University (Gymnastics)
Major: Film Production
Final list of colleges: Arizona State, Minnesota, University of Arizona
Reasons for choosing Arizona State: “It’s just a very lively place, the weather is very nice. I committed the end of ninth grade, and we got new coaches the year after I committed. They’re making the program so much better. It’s just a very innovative school.”
What was the progression that led you to competing in gymnastics at the collegiate level? “When I was 12 or 13, I decided college gymnastics was going to be the best thing for me. I used to travel to Europe a lot to compete, and it was going well, but I knew it wasn’t going to get much further than that. I used to train in Pennsylvania, but now I’m training in North Jersey. I’m actually at the top gym in the country right now, and it made a big difference.”
Coach Tony Gehman says: “Stephanie Tripodi is special with a classical style and grace. Most gymnasts today have sheer power, but Stephanie demonstrates a more aesthetic style that many European gymnasts possess. Her flexibility shows off beautifully on beam and floor especially.”
About Stephanie:
Favorite food: Pasta
Favorite movie: Deadpool
Favorite music: Country
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