Kiera Kenney

Class: Junior Hometown: Warrington, PA High School: Central Bucks South

Height: 5-4 Event: All-Around Major: Accounting

"There are an infinite amount of words of why I am so proud to be called a Colonial gymnast. I have been a part of this team for two years now, and I have grown stronger as an athlete and overall individual with each practice and competition. I cannot thank my teammates enough for helping me persevere through the difficult times, for pushing me when I'm at my weakest, and for being the greatest family anyone could ask for. Representing GW gymnastics along with the George Washington University gives me not only pride, but so much joy, for I know I am a part of something much bigger than myself. The term Colonial gymnast is not just a title, it is who I am, and I will forever cherish this team that has changed my life."

2012 as a sophomore: Recipient of GW's Top Performer: Uneven Bars award ... competed in 13 meets ... qualified for NCAA Fayetteville Regional as an individual performer on uneven bars ... tied for 21st overall with a 9.725 against some of the nation's top athletes ... scored a then-career-high 9.675 on vault at West Virginia w/ Towson (Jan. 29) ... scored 9.700 or better on 14 routines ... finished first on team with 9.750 on uneven bars at Lindsey Ferris Invitational (Jan. 15) ... was GW's top scorer on uneven bars in all meets, including the EAGL Championships.

2011 as a freshman: Competed in 11 meets in debut season at GW ... one of five gymnasts to qualify for NCAA Athens Regional ... named to All-EAGL Second Teamon Uneven Bars ... led Colonial gymnasts with 9.675 on the uneven bars at NCAA Regionals ... finished second among Colonial gymnasts with 9.700 on the balance beam at NCAA Regionals ... led team with 9.850 on uneven bars against Kentucky & Bowling Green (3/4) ... finished second on team with 9.750 on balance beam against Maryland & Kentucky (3/13) ... led Colonials with 9.700 on balance beam at EAGL Championships (3/19).

Career Highs: Vault 9.675, Bars 9.850 , Beam 9.850, Floor --, AA --

High School / Club: Named 2010 Best Gymnast of the Year ... placed fifth at PA State Championship in AA competition ... was 2009 Level 10 National Team Member ... competed on 2009 Region 7 Team, placing third ... placed first at 2009 ESGA League Championship in AA competition ... three time Level 9 National Qualifier (2005-2007) ... related to Sarah & Marisa Cummings (Princeton Track & Field) and Kevin O'Beirne (Mount St. Mary's Lacrosse)

Personal: Born Kiera Anne Kenney on 10/08/91 ... daughter of Patrick Kenney ... has younger sisters Kayla and Corinne ... plans to major in accounting.