Career Highlights

Tortorich currently lives in Haymarket, Va., but lists Mandeville, La., as her hometown. She is the daughter of Liz and Tommy Tortorich. She has three older siblings, Kristin, Emily, and Robbie, and two younger siblings, Anna and Micah. Kristin works for a real estate company and Emily owns a bake shop, and both still live in Louisiana. Robbie is in the U.S. Marine Corps. Anna and Micah both compete in tumbling, and Anna is a member of the U.S. Junior National Team.

Personal Information

• Nickname: Katie
• Hometown: Haymarket, VA
• Name of High School: Laurel Springs School
• Year you began gymnastics: 1993
• Favorite Event: Tumbling
• How did you get involved in gymnastics: My mom put me in it because I wouldn't stop flipping around the house!
• Favorite thing about gymnastics: All the places I get to travel to and the new people I get to meet!
• What are your goals for gymnastics?: To compete at the Worlds Games in 2009.
• Names of parents/guardians/spouse: Liz and Tommy Tortorich
• Names of sibling(s): Kristin, Emily and Robbie (older half siblings) Anna and Micah (younger siblings)

Interests Outside the Gym

• Favorite school subject: English
• Hobbies or favorite activities: I love to play my guitar and hang out with friends
• Favorite book(s): The Five People You Meet in Heaven by Mitch Albom
• Favorite TV show(s): House, Scrubs and South Park
• Favorite Food: Popsicles
• Charity Involvement: I help a group called SNAP (Special Needs Advocate Program) at various camps and events

National Competition Results

• 2009 Final Selection Event, Las Vegas, Nev. - 2nd-TU
• 2009 Visa Championships, Dallas, Texas - 1st-TU
• 2008 Visa Championships, Houston, Texas - 1st-TU
• 2008 U.S. Elite Challenge, Mobile, Ala. - 1st-TU
• 2007 Stars and Stripes Cup, Birmingham, Ala. - 1st-TU
• 2007 National Championships, Memphis, Tenn. - 4th-TU
• 2007 U.S. Elite Challenge, Colorado Springs, Colo. - 1st-TU

International Competition Results

• 2009 World Championships, St. Petersburg, Russia - 2nd-TU (Team); 4th-TU
• 2007 World Championships, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada - 1st-TU (Team); 8th-TU
• 2007 World Cup, St. Petersburg, Russia - 2nd-TU
• 2007 World Cup, Lake Placid, N.Y. -

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