Birthdate: 7/10/1992 Program: Acrobatic Level: Senior Current Residence: Los Angeles, CA Head Coach: Marie Annonson
Career Highlights
Inducted into the USA Gymnastics Hall of Fame in 2015
2010 World champion in mixed pair with Michael Rodrigues
Four time National Champion (2003-04, 2008, 2010)
2009 U.S. Athletes of the Year with Michael Rodrigues
2009 U.S. Acro Sportperson of the Year
2009 World Games (Taiwan) gold medalists
2008 World silver medalist in mixed pair with Michael Rodrigues
2008 Glen Sundby Award winner for outstanding performance by a pair or group
About
Kristin Allen
Hometown: Livermore, CA Year you began gymnastics: 2001 Favorite Event: Combined routine! How did you get involved in gymnastics: My best friend in elementary school did acro. I tried out and fell in love. With the sport. Not her. Favorite thing about gymnastics: I love, love, love to compete! What are your goals for gymnastics?: WORLD CHAMPIONS! Names of parents/guardians/spouse: Karen Sprague-MomTim Allen-Dad Names of sibling(s): Kyle Allen-Brother Family members in sports: Brother, Kyle, also in acro
Interests Outside the Gym
Favorite school subject: English, Science Hobbies or favorite activities: Art, biking, kayaking, dancing, rock climbing. I love San Francisco and exploring new places. Favorite music: Chester French Favorite book(s): Oriental Painting Favorite TV show(s): So You Think You Can Dance Favorite Food: Zucchini
National Competition Results
2010
National Championships, Kississimme, Fla. -
1st-AA, DY, BL
2009
Visa Championships, Dallas, Texas -
2nd-AA
2008
National Championships & J.O. Nationals, Des Moines, Iowa -
1st-AA, DY, BL
2007
Visa Championships, San Jose, Calif. -
1st-DY; 2nd-AA, BL
2007
Junior Olympic National Championships, Palm Springs, Calif. -
2nd-AA, DY, BL
2006
National Championships, Kansas City, Mo. -
3rd-AA
2004
National Championships, Palm Springs, Calif. -
1st-AA
2003
National Championships, Jacksonville, Fla. -
1st-AA
International Competition Results
2010
World Championships, Wroclaw, Poland -
1st-AA
2009
World Games, Kaohsiung, Taiwan -
1st-AA
2009
Freedom Cup, St. Paul, Minn. -
1st-AA, BL; 3rd-DY