Lindsey Merdes
Birthdate: 1/21/2008
Program: Women's Artistic
Level: Level 10
Current Residence: Mequon, WI
Club: LaFleur Academy of Gymnastics
Head Coach: Tammy Donahue
Other Coaches: Ryan Newman, Helen Mueller
Personal Information
Birthplace: Appleton, WI
Hometown: Mequon, WI
Instagram: Instagram.com/lindsey_merdes2026
YouTube: YouTube.com/@lindseymerdes8283

Name of High School: Divine Savior Holy Angels High
High School Graduation Year: 2026
Year you began gymnastics: 2013
Favorite Event: Vault
How did you get involved in gymnastics: I started trying to tumble and watched YouTube videos to learn skills. My mom finally signed me up for a gymnastics class!
Favorite thing about gymnastics: Being with my teammates and cheering each other on.
What are your goals for gymnastics?: Compete in Division I college gymnastics
Names of parents/guardians/spouse: Brian and Christine Merdes
Names of sibling(s): Andrew, Charlie and Joseph
Family members in sports: Andrew - tennis, Charlie - Pole Vault, Joseph - football and basketball
Interests Outside the Gym
Favorite school subject: Math
Hobbies or favorite activities: Baking and binge-watching Dance Moms
Favorite music: Pop music
Favorite book(s): The Glass Castle
Favorite movie(s): Legally Blonde
Favorite TV show(s): Ginny and Georgia
Favorite Food: Hashbrowns
Charity Involvement: St. Bakhita Catholic Worker House, Advocates of Ozaukee
Other sports involvement: Pickleball, skiing, ping pong
National Competition Results
International Competition Results