Birthdate: 11/7/2002 Program: Women's Artistic Level: Senior Current Residence: Grain Valley, MO Club: Great American Gymn. Express Head Coach: Al Fong Other Coaches: Armine Barutayn
Career Highlights
2023 NCAA team bronze medalist (Utah)
2022 NCAA team bronze medalist (Utah)
Alternate for the 2020 Olympic Team
2019 World team champion. Advanced to the balance beam final
2019 U.S. balance beam silver medalist
2019 Pan American Games team & balance beam champion and floor exercise silver medalist
2018 World team champion. Also advanced to the balance beam final
2018 U.S. balance beam silver medalist
About
Kara Eaker
Birthplace: Jianxi, China Hometown: Grain Valley, MO China Facebook:Facebook.com/karaeaker02@gmail.com Instagram:Instagram.com/_karaeaker Name of High School: Grain Valley High School High School Graduation Year: 2021 Name of College: Utah Year you began gymnastics: 2005 Favorite Event: Balance Beam How did you get involved in gymnastics: I started doing parent-tot classes to run off energy and because I was so flexible. After starting, I enjoyed it so much that I wanted to be in the gym every day. Favorite thing about gymnastics: My favorite things about gymnastics are learning new skills and accomplishing my goals. What are your goals for gymnastics?: My goals are to make national team again, make the 2019 Worlds team again, and earn a spot on the 2020 Olympic team. Names of parents/guardians/spouse: Mark Eaker and Katherine Eaker Names of sibling(s): Katrina, Aron, and Sara Family members in sports: Sara and Dad
Interests Outside the Gym
Favorite school subject: Math and Science Hobbies or favorite activities: sewing, cooking, robotics, reading, drawing, and CAD engineering
National Competition Results
2023
NCAA Women's Gymnastics Championships, Fort Worth, Texas -
3rd-Team
