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Changa Anderson

Birthdate:
1/12/2004

Program:
Trampoline & Tumbling

Level:
Senior

Current Residence:
Washington, DC

Club:
Fairland Gymnastics

Head Coach:
Juwan Young

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Changa Anderson

Career Highlights

  • 2022 World double mini team bronze medalist
  • 2022 U.S. synchro silver medalist
  • Member of the 2021 World Championships team

Personal Information

  • Full First Name: Changamire
  • Birthplace: Washington, DC
  • Hometown: Washington, DC
  • Personal Website: https://changatakesflight.wixsite.com/changatakesflight
  • Instagram: Instagram.com/@beast_flipper
  • YouTube: YouTube.com/http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLY-_wvP-h7lL
  • Name of High School: Washington Latin Public Charte
  • High School Graduation Year: 2022
  • Name of College: Howard University
  • Degree/Major: Exercise Science/Kinesiology
  • Favorite Event: Double Mini
  • How did you get involved in gymnastics: My Mom told me I used to flip out of the crib and since my older sister was already enrolled in gymnastics, it was only appropriate for me to start it as well. By the time I was 4, I was already able to connect 4 back handsprings. I loved to flip!
  • Favorite thing about gymnastics: I enjoy it because when I’m on the trampoline, I feel like it’s the closest thing to flying
  • What are your goals for gymnastics?: I would like to make it to the Olympics one day and to earn a gold medal for the USA at a World Championship Competition.
  • Names of parents/guardians/spouse: Angela Anderson and Changamire Anderson
  • Names of sibling(s): Nia Anderson, Amare Anderson and Aria Anderson

Interests Outside the Gym

  • Favorite school subject: Science
  • Hobbies or favorite activities: Biking, hiking, and outdoor nature activities
  • Favorite music: Rap, Hip Hop, Dubstep
  • Favorite book(s): The Amulet series
  • Favorite movie(s): All Marvel Universe movies (The MCU), Project Power
  • Favorite TV show(s): Stranger Things, The Boys, Attack on Titan
  • Favorite Food: Filet Mignon, Salmon, Chicken Tenders and Fries
  • Charity Involvement: Salvation Army, Bread for the City, DC Public School pantry
  • Other sports involvement: Not currently. I played lacrosse, basketball and soccer when I was younger.

National Competition Results

  • 2023 USA Gymnastics Championships, Tulsa, Okla. - 4th-SY; 5th-TR
  • 2023 Elite Challenge, Irving, Texas - 5th-SY; 8th-DM
  • 2023 Winter Classic, Daytona Beach, Fla. - 2nd-SY; 7th-TR
  • 2022 USA Gymnastics Championships, Des Moines, Iowa - 2nd-SY
  • 2022 Elite Challenge, Irving, Texas - 6th-TR; 8th-DM
  • 2022 Winter Classic Invitational, Daytona Beach, Fla. - 3rd-DM
  • 2021 USA Gymnastics Championships, St. Louis, Mo. - 5th-TR
  • 2021 VIP Classic, Marion, Ohio - 6th-DM
  • 2021 Elite Challenge, Birmingham, Ala. - 3rd-DM
  • 2020 VIP Classic, Evansville, Ind. - 1st-TR, DM; 3rd-SY (Jr. Div.)
  • 2019 USA Gymnastics Championships, Des Moines, Iowa - 3rd-SY; 4th-DM; 5th-TR (Jr. Div.)
  • 2019 Elite Challenge, Winston-Salem, N.C. - 1st-DM, SY; 5th-TR (Jr. Div.)
  • 2019 VIP Classic, Evansville, Ind. - 2nd-SY; 3rd-DM (Jr. Div.)
  • 2018 USA Gymnastics Championships, Greensboro, N.C. - 1st-TR, DM (Youth 13-14)
  • 2018 Elite Challenge, Colorado Springs, Colo. - 1st-DM (Youth 13-14)
  • 2018 Winter Classic, Battle Creek, Mich. - 7th-TR; 8th-DM (Youth 13-14)
  • 2017 USA Gymnastics Championships, Milwaukee, Wis. - 2nd-DM (Youth 13-14); 3rd-SY (Jr.)
  • 2017 Elite Challenge, Colorado Springs, Colo. - 1st-DM (Youth 13-14)
  • 2017 Winter Classic, Battle Creek, Mich. - 2nd-DM, SY; 4th-TR (Youth 13-14)
  • 2016 USA Gymnastics Championships, Providence, R.I. - 3rd-DM (Youth)
  • 2016 Winter Classic, Battle Creek, Mich. - 1st-DM, SY; 3rd-TR (Youth)
  • 2015 USA Gymnastics Championships, Greensboro, N.C. - 6th-SY (Youth)

International Competition Results

  • 2023 World Age Group Competitions, Birmingham, England - (17-21)
  • 2022 World Championships, Sofia, Bulgaria - 3rd-Team DM
  • 2022 AERE World Cup, Rimini, Italy - 4th-DM
  • 2021 World Championships, Baku, Azerbaijan - 4th-DM Team
  • 2021 Senior Pan American Championships, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - (17-21)
  • 2019 World Age Group Competitions, Tokyo, Japan - 6th-DM (15-16)
  • 2018 World Age Group Competitions, St. Petersburg, Russia - 2nd-DM (13-14)
  • 2017 World Age Group Competition, Sofia, Bulgaria - (13-14)

Videos of Changa Anderson

LEGEND

  • Women: AA = All Around | VT = Vault | UB = Uneven Bars | BB = Balance Beam | FX = Floor Exercise | (T) = Tie
  • Men: AA = All Around | FX = Floor Exercise | PH = Pommel Horse | SR = Still Rings | VT = Vault | PB = Parallel Bars | HB = Horizontal Bars | (T) = Tie
  • Rhythmic AA = All Around | RP = Rope | HP = Hoop | BA = Ball | CL = Clubs | RB = Ribbon | (T) = Tie
  • Acrobatic: DY = Dynamic | BL = Balance | AA = All Around | CB = Combined
  • T&T: TR = Trampoline | TU = Tumbling | DM = Double Mini | SY = Synchronized Trampoline
  • Parkour: FS - Freestyle | SP = Speed