20 Questions With Jasmine Thompson

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 Jasmine Thompson, a junior co-captain from McDonald, Ohio.

Distance From Home ? 745 miles

1. What's your favorite thing about being a student at Iowa State?

I would have to say just that - being a student. The campus is beautiful, it's safe here, and the people are definitely nicer than where I came from.

2. What's your favorite thing about being a gymnast at Iowa State?

My teammates. They are my best friends and the best group of people you could be around.

3. Why did you choose Iowa State?

Ha, honestly it was to get as far away from Ohio as possible, but besides that, the girls who were on the team sold me.

4. When did you begin participating in gymnastics?

When I was 7 years old.

5. Who's your funniest teammate?

This is a hard question because everyone is a comedian. Umm...I would have to say Jody McKellar and Jacquelyn Holmes. I seriously can't even look at either of them without cracking a smile.

6. What's your favorite sport other than gymnastics?

To watch, it would have to be football. To play, it would have to be volleyball. My teammates can tell you how much of a beast I am here. Ha!

7. Do you have any hidden talents?

I can fold my ears. It's actually kind of gross.

8. Tell us something the average person wouldn't know about you...

There are two things: first, I eat ice cream like it's my job, and second is that I love to dance hip hop...all the time!

9. What's your favorite class?

My philosophy 230 class because my teacher is one of those people who cracks jokes on accident, plus he always voices to us how much he hates human contact. It's just funny to be in there.

10. What's your favorite TV show?

Without a doubt, America's Next Top Model, and Prison Break is a close second.

11. When I'm not at class or practice, I'm probably...

(what do you like to do in your free time?)

I'm either with the team girls doing something, or laying on my bed, listening to music and thinking while watching the fan spin around.

12. Do you have any pre-meet rituals?

NO NO NO...that weirds me out!

13. What is your favorite part about competing in Hilton Coliseum?

The fans. It's overwhelming sometimes and it's great to know that they are cheering for us.

14. What is the most fun you've had on an ISU gymnastics road trip?

I would have to say at Regionals last year when we did our skits and played “whose line” with the coaches. I don't think I've ever laughed so hard. Napoleon and Kip were the best!

15. What's the best advice you've ever been given?

Trust in the Lord with all you heart and lean not to your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him and he will direct your path. ?Proverbs 3: 5,6

16. If you could have dinner with any three people (living or deceased), who would they be?

Jesus, Dwyane Wade, and TeShawne Jackson.

17. Where would your dream vacation be?

Fiji, with someone to wait on me hand and foot.

18. You're trapped on a deserted island, but can have three items... what are they?

My bible, an industrial size box of Peanut Butter Cap'n Crunch, and obviously a boat!

19. Tell us something you'd want us to know about your teammates...

They are the most amazing group of girls that anyone will meet. They are all talented and gifted in things other than just gymnastics. And on top of that, they can make you smile. Oh yeah, I love them all!

20. How would you describe this team?

One word: HILARIOUS

Players Mentioned

Jacquelyn Holmes

Jody McKellar

Jody McKellar

Jasmine Thompson

Jasmine Thompson

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