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2019 Gymnastics Roster
Madison Hargrave
- Position:
- V, BB, F
- Height:
- 5-0
- Class:
- Senior
- Hometown:
- Westfield, Ind.
- High School:
- St. Theodore Guerin
As a Junior:
Competed in every meet on vault and eight meets, with two additional exhibition performances, on floor • On vault, matched her personal best with a score of 9.750 two weeks in a row against New Hampshire and then Oklahoma • The following week, topped her personal best with a score of 9.775 in a quad-meet against NC State, Michigan and Brown • Set a career best on vault scoring a 9.825 the following week against Brown • Placed in the top ten in six meets • Scored the highest on vault against Brown • On floor, scored a 9.825 in an exhibition performance during the second meet of the year, setting her personal best • Matched this personal best once more before topping it against Alabama with a score of 9.875 • Matched that score on floor in the regular season finale against Pittsburgh • Placed in the top ten in six meets and in the top five in four meets • Earned Second-Team Vault and Second-Team Floor honors at the EAGL Championships.
As a Sophomore:
Competed in the first three competitions of the season for the Tar Heels on both vault and floor exercise • Also competed on vault in the quad meet against NC State, Pitt and William & Mary • Set career-high scores in both events with a 9.750 on vault in the first meet and a 9.600 on floor in the home opener • Placed in the top eight on vault in all four competition appearances.
As a Freshman:
Did not compete in her first year.
Prep:
Received her gymnastics training at Sharp’s Gymnastics Academy under the direction of Marvin Sharp • Attended St. Theodore Guerin High School in Noblesville, Ind. • Also competed on the varsity cheerleading team during all four years of high school • Indiana state champion in the all-around and the floor exercise and second place finisher on the vault in 2015 • In 2014, she earned a second place finish in the all-around, first place on the vault and floor and third place on the balance beam at the Indiana State Championships • Two-time qualifier for the USA Gymnastics Junior Olympics National Championships • In 2013, she placed sixth on the vault and ninth on the floor exercise at the Junior Olympics Level 10 National Championships • A Region 5 Dream Team member in 2012 and 2013.
Personal:
Born Madison Lynn Hargrave in Indianapolis, Ind., on Nov. 14, 1996 • Daughter of Brett and Lesley Hargrave • A member of National Honor Society and a student ambassador during high school.
Getting to Know Madison:
Major: Psychology
Career Plans: Sports Psychologist
Nickname: Maddy
What is the best thing about being at UNC? The amazing academics and athletics (and you can’t forget that beautiful Carolina blue!)
Away from gymnastics and my academic pursuits, I like to spend time… with my friends
My greatest strength as a gymnast is… being optimistic in every situation
Biggest sports thrill and why? Rushing Franklin Street after winning the national championship in men’s basketball
Person who had the greatest influence on your career and why: My parents have been there from the beginning and supported me every step of the way
Favorite Food: Salmon
Funny or interesting fact about yourself: I can’t wink.
Favorite class at UNC and why: EXSS 141— Personal Health because of the BEST Professor Deb Murray
At what age did you first start participating in gymnastics and what is your earliest memory of gymnastics? Age 3 – I remember learning a back handspring and losing my first tooth in the same day
The funniest nickname on the team belongs to: Mekyllah Williams (Swags)
What song would you sing if you were on The Voice? I Wanna Dance With Somebody — Whitney Houston
What reality show would you most like to be on? Family Feud
My favorite guilty pleasure is: Netflix and Popcorn
If I could go to dinner with one famous person it would be: Michael Jordan
The most interesting person I’ve met at UNC is: J.R. Anton
People say I look like… Mekyllah Williams
Favorite place to visit: Lake Jocasse, SC
