Alexa Al-Hameed
Birthdate: 3/15/2000
Program: Women's Artistic
Level: Other
Current Residence: Ames, IA
Head Coach: Dan Miller
Other Coaches: Rachel Thompson, Jason Wymer
Personal Information
Nickname: Lex
Birthplace: Ames, IA
Hometown: Ames, IA
Instagram: Instagram.com/alexaelsie
Name of High School: Gilbert High School
High School Graduation Year: 2018
College Graduation Year: 2022
Year you began gymnastics: 2003
Favorite Event: Bars
How did you get involved in gymnastics: My parents put me in a tumble-bugs class because I needed somewhere to let my energy out, and my mom knew I definitely wasn't a dancer!
Favorite thing about gymnastics: Spending time with my teammates, learning new skills, and competing
What are your goals for gymnastics?: Make the 2018 JO National Team and win a national championship in college
Names of parents/guardians/spouse: Shannon Taylor, Zakee Al-Hameed & Melanie Catlett
Names of sibling(s): Aliyah and Laila
Family members in sports: Aliyah - basketball
Interests Outside the Gym
Favorite school subject: Math
Hobbies or favorite activities: Hanging out with friends, baking, watching YouTube and Netflix
Favorite music: Khalid, MAX
Favorite book(s): Off Balance by Dominique Moceanu
Favorite TV show(s): Gilmore Girls and This Is Us
Favorite Food: Grilled chicken and ice cream
Charity Involvement: Food at First, Youth and Shelter Services Mentoring
National Competition Results
International Competition Results