Makenna Merrell
Birthdate: 7/7/1997
Program: Women's Artistic
Level: Senior
Current Residence: Pleasant Grove, UT
Club: All American Gymnastics
Head Coach: Jimmy Pratt
Other Coaches: Dawn Johnson
Personal Information
Nickname: Kenna
Birthplace: American Fork, UT
Hometown: Pleasant Grove, UT
Facebook: Facebook.com/makennnamerrell
Instagram: Instagram.com/Kenna_merrell
Name of High School: Pleasant Grove High School
High School Graduation Year: 2015
Name of College: Utah
Year you began gymnastics: 1999
Favorite Event: Beam
How did you get involved in gymnastics: My mom is a gymnastics coach and started taking me to the gym when I was 8 days old
Favorite thing about gymnastics: competitions
What are your goals for gymnastics?: Place high at JO nationals. Become a collegiate All American and help my team win a NCAA championship.
Names of parents/guardians/spouse: Paul and Jodi Merrell
Names of sibling(s): Eric, Maegan, Mickell, Mitchell, Mikah
Family members in sports: Eric, Maegan, Mickell, Mitchell, Mikah
Interests Outside the Gym
Favorite school subject: Biology and business management
Hobbies or favorite activities: sewing, crafting, watching movies
Favorite music: Katy Perry, Carrie Underwood, Taylor Swift
Favorite book(s): Unwind Series, Hunger Games Series
Favorite movie(s): Sandlot, Cheaper by the Dozen 2, Hercules, Frozen
Favorite TV show(s): The Bachelor, Modern Family, Shark Tank
Favorite Food: Salad, pasta, steak
Charity Involvement: LDS Church
National Competition Results
International Competition Results