Lisa Wang
Birthdate: 9/24/1988
Program: Rhythmic
Level: Senior
Current Residence: Princeton, NJ
Head Coach: Natasha Klimouk, Dani Takova
Career Highlights
Wang graduated high school in January 2007 is a freshman at Yale University. She plans to study international studies and/or journalism. She is the daughter of Ping and Cindy Wang and has a younger brother, Jordan. Wang says that her parents are her role models because her mom is honest, friendly, and supportive, and her dad works very hard at everything he does.
Personal Information
Hometown: Buffalo Grove, IL
Name of High School: Stevenson High School
Year you began gymnastics: 1998
How did you get involved in gymnastics: We had a fine arts day in third grade and I couldn't decide between the beanie baby-making class or rhythmic gymnastics. In the end, I decided to give rhythmic a try. After the class, I was hooked!
Favorite thing about gymnastics: I love the thrill of competition and the feeling of working hard towards a goal. It is the most amazing and gratifying reward when all of your hard work pays off.
What are your goals for gymnastics?: to be a role model and to make it to the 2008 Olympic Games.
Names of parents/guardians/spouse: Dad: Ping Wang- works for Allstate Insurance Mom: Cindy Wang- Mortgage broker Both of my parents are very hard workers and are extremely supportive
Names of sibling(s): Jordan Wang- younger brother Plays hockey, and attends acting school
Interests Outside the Gym
Favorite school subject: English
Hobbies or favorite activities: reading, writing, friends, internet
Favorite music: Pop, hip-hop
Favorite TV show(s): King of Queens, So You Think You Can Dance?, Will & Grace, Desperate Housewives
Favorite Food: Ice cream and chocolate!
Charity Involvement: I do charity work through the National Honor Society and also help out at my local library.
National Competition Results
International Competition Results