Personal Information

• Hometown: Bath, MI
• Instagram: Instagram.com/strongwithgrit
• Name of High School: The Academy at Laurel Springs
• High School Graduation Year: 2023
• Name of College: Indiana University Online
• Degree/Major: Psychology and Animal Behavior
• Year you began gymnastics: 2009
• Favorite Event: Bars
• How did you get involved in gymnastics: I was very strong from a young age so my parents wanted to find a way for me to use my strength.
• Favorite thing about gymnastics: My favorite things are learning new skills and pushing myself.
• What are your goals for gymnastics?: My goal is to be an international elite gymnast.
• Names of parents/guardians/spouse: Vanessa and Steve Harkins
• Names of sibling(s): John and Tony Harkins

Interests Outside the Gym

• Favorite school subject: Psychology
• Hobbies or favorite activities: When I am not in the gym, I love fostering cats/kittens and volunteering with an animal rescue here in Washington.
• Favorite Food: Fresh produce, especially summer strawberries and blueberries
• Charity Involvement: Sunny Sky's Animal Rescue and Small Talk Children's Advocacy Center

National Competition Results

• 2021 Women's Development Program National Championships, Daytona Beach, Fla. - 1st-UB(T); 7th-FX (Jr. B)
• 2021 Nastia Liukin Cup, Indianapolis, Ind. - 8th-AA, UB, BB(T) (Jr. Div.)

International Competition Results

Videos of Lauren Harkins

• 2021 Nastia Liukin Cup Vault
• 2021 Nastia Liukin Cup Uneven Bars
• 2021 Nastia Liukin Cup Balance Beam
• 2021 Nastia Liukin Cup Floor Exercise