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Jeff Bartee
Women's Gymnastics

In the Gym: Rachael Flam

Q: What is your pre-meet walkout song or favorite musician?
A: I stick to exciting, upbeat music. My favorite song is Brooklyn in the Summer by Aloe Blacc.

Q: Favorite food?
A: Cheesecake.

Q: Favorite book?
A: Legend by Marie Lu.

Q: If someone wanted to give you a BIG gift certificate, what store would you want it to be?
A: Lululemon. Their leggings are so comfortable and cute.

Q: Fun fact?
A: When I was younger, I competed in tennis, soccer, swimming and gymnastics, and played the violin … but gymnastics stole my heart!

Q: Favorite place on campus?
A: Meyer Green because of the beautiful views and comfortable places to study and relax.

Q: Favorite place to travel?
A: Grand Cayman. It has the most beautiful beaches!

Q: Favorite class?
A: Psych70/Social Psychology.

Q: Best skill in gymnastics?
A: Front tuck on beam.

Q: Best advice you have received?
A: Never let anyone tell you that you can't do something.

Q: Name someone (living) you would want to switch places with for a day and why?
A: Nastia Liukin. She has always been my idol, not only because she is an Olympic champion, but because she is so inspiring and kind to other gymnasts. She stays engaged with the gymnastics community and puts on the Nastia Liuken Cup each year to give Junior Olympic Athletes a chance to experience something parallel to elite competition.

Q: Favorite Stanford memory?
A:  Competing at Arizona. I competed well, saw teammates from club gymnastics and had quite a few family members cheering me on.