Get to Know Mariana Colussi-Pelaez

What is your favorite dessert?
Tiramisu (but only the one my nonna makes)

What is your favorite sport other than gymnastics?
Tennis (to play) and figure skating (to watch)

Who did you most admire as a child?
Disney Channel stars like Miley Cyrus, Selena Gomez, Hilary Duff, etc.

What is your favorite candy?
Reese's peanut butter cups

What is your ideal vacation destination?
Mariana Islands

What Pac-12 city are you most looking forward to visiting?
Arizona because it's warm!

What other sport did you like to play growing up?
Spanish dancing when I was little. I don't know if that's a sport though. I also did track and field in elementary school.

What is your goal for after you graduate?
To go to medical school and someday become a pediatrician.

What is your favorite movie of all-time?
Mrs. Doubtfire or The Parent Trap.

What is your favorite childhood cartoon?
The Berenstain Bears

What is the best meal you cook?
Baked goods like cookies or brownies.

What is your favorite hobby?
Napping.

Who is your favorite musical artist right now?
Kelsea Ballerini.

What is your pre-meet ritual?
I don't really have one, but coffee is a must!

Who is your favorite athlete?
Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir (ice dancing).

What is your favorite gymnastics memory?
Winning provincial championships when I was nine years old.

Do you have a nickname?
PINKY (also Pink, Mario and Mar).

What is the last TV show you watched?
Grey's Anatomy

What is your pet peeve?
Slow walkers.

What do you do to relieve stress?
Nap, take deep breaths, eat chocolate and talk to friends.

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