2013 Gymnastics Roster
Sarah Peterson
- Position:
- AA
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Huntington, N.Y.
- High School:
- Elwood/John Glenn
As a Junior
Competed in all 11 meets on the vault and balance beam • Also competed on the uneven bars in nine meets • Posted two career-best scores throughout the season, including a 9.900 on vault at the Lindsey Ferris Invitational and a 9.800 on the balance beam at the EAGL Championships • Notched a top-10 finish on vault in nine of 11 meets, including a first place finish at the Lindsey Ferris Invitational • Named the EAGL Specialist of the Week for the week of Feb. 4 • Had a season-best of 9.750 on two occasions throughout the season • Named to the All-EAGL second team for vault.
As a Sophomore
Competed in all 11 meets on vault • Versatile athlete who also competed on bars (three meets), balance beam (two meets) and floor (six meets) • Scored a career-best 9.800 to finish second on vault at William & Mary • Also scored a 9.775 and finished fourth on bars and a 9.775 on beam to finish fifth in the William & Mary meet • Consistent performer on vault, scoring a 9.700 or higher in 10 of 11 meets • Finished second on vault at Towson with a 9.700 • Posted a season-best 9.575 on floor at NC State on Feb. 15.
As a Freshman
Competed in all 12 meets in at least two events • Was a regular member of the vault and floor lineups • Posted her best score of the season on uneven bars with a 9.775 to finish fourth against Maryland and fifth at George Washington • Had a season-high 9.800 on vault against Maryland • Matched that score later in the season to finish tied for ninth at the EAGL championships • Scored a 9.825 on floor vs. Penn to take home third place honors.
Prep:
Attended Elwood/John Glenn High School in Elwood, N.Y • Trained at Mid Island Gymnastics under the direction of Travol Williams • Junior Olympic Nationals Qualifier 2010 • Two-time Eastern Nationals Qualifier • Placed eighth in the all-around at the Eastern Nationals in 2009 • Foot injury in 2011 that kept her from completing the competitive season.
Personal Bests:
Vault: 9.900 - 1/18/15 at the Lindsey Ferris Invitational
Uneven Bars: 9.775 (three times) - most recently on 1/14/14 at William & Mary
Balance Beam: 9.800 (two times) – most recently on 3/22/15 at the EAGL Championships
Floor Exercise: 9.825 - 3/16/13 vs. Penn
Getting to Know Sarah:
Nickname: Pete
Major: Sociology and a linguistics minor
Career Plans: Speech Therapy
What is the best thing about being at UNC? Being a part of such an amazing community
Away from gymnastics and my academic pursuits, I like to spend time… with my family and friends
My greatest strength as a gymnast is… composure
Biggest sports thrill and why? Rangers games with Megan Marenghi
Person who had the greatest influence on your career and why: My mom because of her endless amount of support
Favorite Book: Gone Girl
Favorite Food: Ice cream
Funny or interesting fact about yourself: Ask me anything about Beyonce. I'll know
Favorite class at UNC and why: LING 558 because I honestly love drawing hieroglyphics
At what age did you first participating in gymnastics and what is your earliest memory of gymnastics? 6; my first Girl Scout trip to the gym
The funniest nickname on the team belongs to: Morgan Lane - Moniqua
What song would you sing if you were on American Idol? Flawless by Beyonce
What reality show would you most like to be on? The Bachelor only if Ben is my bachelor
My favorite guilty pleasure is: Nike shoes
If I could go to dinner with one famous person it would be: Beyonce and Jay-Z
The most interesting person I’ve met at UNC is: Megan Marenghi
People say I look like... myself
Favorite place to visit: the beach
