In this episode, Makenna Smith shares what led her to Utah and how a superstar freshman season is setting her up for a successful college career.

About Makenna Smith:

Prior to Utah

• Two-time medalist on floor at Junior Olympic National Championships (2018, 2019)

• Three-time Junior Olympic National Championships qualifier

• T-5th on vault, 6th on floor at the 2021 J.O. National Championships

• 1st on floor, t-3rd on beam, 8th in the all-around at 2019 Nastia Liukin Cup

• Nine-time regional champion

• 1st in the all-around, 1st on vault, 1st on bars, 1st on floor, 3rd on beam at 2022 Region 3 Championships

• 1st on vault (10.0), 1st on bars (9.90), 1st on floor (9.925) at 2021 Region 3 Championships

• 2019 regional balance beam champion

• 2018 regional all-around champion

• 1st in the all-around, 1st on vault, 1st on beam at the 2021 Optional State Championships

• 1st in the all-around, 1st on vault, 1st on beam, 1st on floor, 2nd on bars at the 2019 Optional State Championships

• Trained at Gold Cup Gymnastics

Personal

• Daughter of Craig and Stefanie Smith

• Has a sister, Marleigh

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