Completed Event: Gymnastics at #10 Iowa (Iowa Corn Cy-Hawk Series) on January 10, 2026 , Loss , 193.425, to, 196.000
Final
Gymnastics
193.425
#10 Iowa (Iowa Corn Cy-Hawk Series)
196.000
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Iowa State University Athletics
20 Questions With Melanie Tham
10.16.2007 | Gymnastics
Each Tuesday leading up to the 2008 gymnastics season, we'll get to know a different ISU gymnast by asking them 20 questions. This week, meet Melanie Tham, a sophomore from
Distance From Home ? 849 miles
1. What's your favorite thing about being a student at
I love walking through campus in the morning. It's beautiful!
2. What's your favorite thing about being a gymnast at
Practicing with my team. They make me laugh and smile every day!
3. Why did you choose
The team is full of amazing people, and
4. When did you begin participating in gymnastics?
When I was three.
5. Who's your funniest teammate?
Jennio (Jennifer Hornbaker) and Jodes (Jody McKellar). They never fail to make me laugh!
6. What's your favorite sport other than gymnastics?
Swimming
7. Do you have any hidden talents?
I'm an amazing scrabble player.
8. Tell us something the average person wouldn't know about you...
I give sub-par manicures to the elderly in my spare time.
9. What's your favorite class?
Political science... it's really interesting, but I wish I knew what was going on a bit more.
10. What's your favorite TV show?
Gilmore Girls
11. When I'm not at class or practice, I'm probably...(what do you like to do in your free time?)
12. Do you have any pre-meet rituals?
Me, Meg (Megan Barnes) and Jaz (Jasmine Thompson) always take a “model” picture before every meet. I always ruin it and Jaz always gets mad.
13. What is your favorite part about competing in Hilton Coliseum?
The crowd!! I've never competed in front of such a crazy audience!
14. What is the most fun you've had on an ISU gymnastics road trip?
Playing in the ocean with my team in
15. What's the best advice you've ever been given?
Follow your heart.
16. If you could have dinner with any three people (living or deceased), who would they be?
Jesus, Harry Potter, and C.S. Lewis.
17. Where would your dream vacation be?
All over the world, but I'd stop for extra time on the Greek coast and in
18. You're trapped on a deserted island, but can have three items... what are they?
A Cadbury Fruit and Nut chocolate bar, the Harry Potter Series compiled into one book and a block of cheese.
19. Tell us something you'd want us to know about your teammates...
They are amazing athletes and amazing people, and I love them.
20. How would you describe this team?
Crazy, fun, full of joy, extremely blessed and happy!
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