Meet the Wildcats: Marisa Varrone

LEXINGTON, Ky. – In preparation for the upcoming season, UKathletics.com presents “Meet the Wildcats,” an opportunity for you to get to know a little more about the 2017 Kentucky Gymnastics team. Today’s Meet the Wildcats features freshman Marisa Varrone.

Marisa Varrone competed for Tataru’s Gymnastics in Knoxville, Tennessee and was an Eastern Nationals Qualifier. She finished sixth in the Tennessee State Championships in the all-around in 2014 and finished second in the all-around at the state meet in 2016.

Here’s a bit more on Marisa:

Birthplace: Knoxville, Tennessee

Parents: Bob & Susie Varrone

Siblings: Joe & Nick

Twitter Handle: @MarisaVarrone

Instagram Handle: @marisa_varrone

Major: Kinesiology Pre-Med

Nickname(s): Ris, Risa

What I like the most about Coach Garrison and the staff … They always support me and push me to be my best.

I chose UK because … It’s been my lifelong dream to attend my dad’s alma mater

I’m most excited for … Hearing my name called out during the walk out for the first time 

I’m looking foward to our meet with … LSU 

My most memorable moment as a gymnast was … Finding out I would be doing gymnastics at UK.

My role model in gymnastics is … Aly Raisman

I want to improve my … Vault and Floor

Favorite food … Chipotle

Favorite band …  Judah and the Lion

Favorite TV Show … Friends

Favorite Book …  To Kill a Mockingbird

Favorite Movie … Forrest Gump

Favorite Board Game … Candy Land

The Wildcats kick off the 2017 season at Eastern Michigan on Friday, Jan. 6 at 7 p.m. at Eastern Michigan.

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