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Mati Waligora

Birthdate:
5/9/2001

Program:
Women's Artistic

Level:
Other

Current Residence:
Rochester, MI

Head Coach:
Lori Koch

Other Coaches:
Deanna Sigler

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Mati Waligora

Personal Information

  • Full First Name: Matilyn
  • Birthplace: Rochester, MI
  • Hometown: Rochester, MI
  • Twitter/X: @Mati_Waligora
  • Facebook: Facebook.com/Matilyn Waligora
  • Instagram: Instagram.com/mati_waligora
  • Name of High School: Homeschool
  • High School Graduation Year: 2019
  • Name of College: Alabama
  • College Graduation Year: 2023
  • Degree/Major: Undeclared
  • Year you began gymnastics: 2006
  • Favorite Event: Floor
  • How did you get involved in gymnastics: My mom was looking for something for me to do while my brother was in half-day Kindergarten.
  • Favorite thing about gymnastics: I love competing and learning new skills. I also love my teammates because they are my best friends and we continue to push and encourage each other.
  • What are your goals for gymnastics?: My goals are to qualify for JO Nationals, to continue to upgrade and perfect my routines, and to compete at the collegiate level.
  • Names of parents/guardians/spouse: Matt and Lynette Waligora
  • Names of sibling(s): Taylor-17, Grace-8, Jackson-3
  • Family members in sports: Taylor - motorcyles, hunting; Grace - gymnastics

Interests Outside the Gym

  • Favorite school subject: Science
  • Hobbies or favorite activities: Art, Nails and Hair, Sewing, Shopping, Fishing, Bike Riding, and 4-wheeling
  • Favorite music: Justin Bieber and Contemporary Christian
  • Favorite book(s): The Hunger Games
  • Favorite movie(s): The Longest Ride
  • Favorite TV show(s): Project Runway, Dance Moms, Kids Baking Challenge, Survivor, and American Idol
  • Favorite Food: Fruits and Vegetables
  • Charity Involvement: McRest and Nursing home visitations
  • Other sports involvement: None

National Competition Results

  • 2024 NCAA Women's Gymnastics Championships, Fort Worth, Texas -
  • 2022 NCAA Women's Gymnastics Championships, Fort Worth, Texas - 7th-Team
  • 2018 Women's Junior Olympic National Championships, Cincinnati, Ohio - 3rd-AA, FX; 4th-VT(T); 8th-UB(T), BB (Sr. C)
  • 2017 Women's Junior Olympic National Championships, Indianapolis, Ind. - 1st-AA, FX; 2nd-UB(T); 5th-BB; 6th-VT (Jr. F)
  • 2016 Women's Junior Olympic National Championships, Fort Worth, Texas - 2nd-UB(T); 6th-AA (Jr. C)
  • 2016 Nastia Liukin Cup, Newark, N.J. - (Jr. Div.)
  • 2015 Women's Junior Olympic Level 10 National Championships, Des Moines, Iowa - 4th-AA; 6th-FX; 8th-UB(T) (Jr. B)
  • 2014 Women's Junior Olympic Level 10 NIT, Jackson, Mississippi - 6th-BB, 7th-FX
  • 2013 Level 9 Eastern Gymnastics Championship, Battle Creek, MI - 1st-FX; 5th-BB

International Competition Results

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