Women's Gymnastics
Getting To Know Auburn Gymnast Claire Seiffert

 
 
 



Sept. 22, 2008

AUBURN - We want to start the gymnastics preseason off by introducing the gymnasts to Tiger fans. Every Monday throughout this upcoming year, we will uniquely get to know one of our gymnasts by asking them interesting questions about themselves.

By doing this, everyone can get to know them a little better -- not just as an athlete, but as a student, a family member and a friend. This week, the spotlight is on Claire Seiffert from Louisville, Ky. Seiffert is currently a senior at Auburn majoring in communications with a minor in political science. 

1. Name

Claire Seiffert
2. Nickname
Claire Bear

3. What is your hometown best known for?
Louisville Slugger, Kentucky Derby

4. What is your fondest childhood memory?
Christmas morning

5. What do you like to do in your spare time other than gymnastics?
Shop, nap, hangout with friends

6. What is one thing people would be surprised to know about you (not related to gymnastics)?
I was on the diving team in high school. I went to Spain, France and Italy this summer.

7. Why is your favorite room in your house/apartment and why? 
My bedroom because it really shows my personality
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8. What are the top songs in your iPod?
"I'm Yours" by Jason Mraz and "Labels or Love" by Fergie

9. What is the best movie or DVD you have seen recently?
Sex in the City, Mamma Mia

10. What is the one luxury item that you could not do without?
My Audi A4 (car)

11. If you were stranded on a desert island, what three things would you take with you?
Cell phone, food, water

12. Who is your favorite athlete?
Michael Phelps

13. What is your favorite food?
Spaghetti, chocolate chip cookies

14. If you could have one super power, what would it be?
To stop time

15. What was the most defining moment in your life?
Being rewarded a scholarship after being a walk-on
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16. What is your motto?
Be confident

17. What three words would you use to describe yourself?
Extroverted, hardworking, happy

18. Why did you choose Auburn?
Gymnastics program, southern feel, warm weather

19. What is the best thing about being a gymnast at Auburn?
My teammates and coaches

20. What is your favorite thing to do during practice?
Hit routines


 

 

21. What do you like to do while the team is traveling, homework, read, watch movies, etc.?
Watch movies, take naps

22. Who is the funniest gymnast on the team?
Rachel Inniss

23. What is your pre-meet/pre-event ritual?
I always have to take a nap before a meet and read the book The Secret

24. What superstitions do you have?
Everything!

25. So far, what is the most defining moment you've had as a gymnast at Auburn?
Beating LSU in 2006 and beating Denver in 2008

26. Why should other gymnasts consider coming to Auburn?
We have an awesome team, coaches and support staff. You really feel like you are part of a family.

27. What are your favorite classes at Auburn?
Communication classes

28. What is your favorite place on campus and why?
The gym

29. What do you envision doing as a career after earning your degree at Auburn?
Going to law school

30. What do you enjoy about the town of Auburn?
The small town feel and how it is all centered around the university
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31. What is your favorite Auburn tradition?
The eagle flying at the football game
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32. Why do you like Auburn?
Everything


 

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