Birthdate: 2/11/1996 Program: Rhythmic Level: Senior Current Residence: Culver City, CA Head Coach: Tatyana Itkina Other Coaches: Iryna Zhurenko
Career Highlights
2016 Pac Rim team, all-around, hoop, ball & clubs champion and rope/ribbon silver medalist
2015 U.S. ball silver medalist and clubs bronze medalist
About
Aliya Protto
Nickname: Ali Birthplace: Los Angeles, CA Name of College: Santa Monica College How did you get involved in gymnastics: I was recruited to join the rhythmic program during a gymnastics summer camp. Favorite thing about gymnastics: It is very beautiful and it is a sport that I really love doing. What are your goals for gymnastics?: To improve and reach my maximum potential, and to continue to represent the U.S. internationally
Interests Outside the Gym
Favorite school subject: Biology and English Hobbies or favorite activities: Painting, dancing, and shopping Favorite music: Rap, R&B, and Jazz Favorite book(s): Great Gatsby, To kill a Mockingbird, Siddhartha Favorite TV show(s): Modern Family, I love Lucy, The Bernie Mac Show, Seinfeld, How I met your Mother Favorite Food: Brazilian