Player Bio: Katie Boyko - University of Washington Official Athletic Site
April 18, 2013 | Gymnastics
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2008 (Junior): Missed the first seven meets of the year after injuring and having surgery on her shoulder during the fall ... Returned to the Husky lineup on vault at Arizona on Feb. 29, where she scored a 9.55 ... Matched that same score at the Pac-10 Championships and the NCAA West Regional ... An honorable mention Pac-10 All-Academic selection for her efforts outside the gym.
2007 (Sophomore): Competed on vault in eight meets ... Continued to show consistency on the apparatus, scoring at least a 9.5 in six meets ... Set a new career-best mark with a 9.725 against Arizona.
2006 (Freshman): Recognized as the Huskies' Most Improved Gymnast in 2006 ... Competed on vault in all but one meet (Arkansas) ... Scored a 9.5 or higher on vault in nine meets ... Tallied a season-best 9.65 on vault in her home debut versus Utah ... Stepped into the floor lineup again Cal to save the Huskies from counting a zero in the event ... Huskies defeated the Bears by .650 points.
Personal: Daughter of Steve and Becky Boyko... Has a sister, Jenny, and a brother, Charles ... Graduated from Kelso High School ... Competed for the track and field team one season as a pole vaulter ... Was the school's ASB Vice-President, member of the Honor Society, Varsity K Club, Pep Club and Fellowship of Christian Athletes ... Coached by Chere Hoffman, Rob Lloyd, and Kambri Hoffman for Gold Star Gymnastics ... Was a Level 9 Regional Champion.
| Vault | 9.725 vs. Arizona (Feb. 9, 2007) |
| Nickname | KT |
| Why Washington | I love the city |
| Best thing about UW | My friends |
| My most memorable moment at the UW is | Being a part of the team |
| Which teammate will surprise people this year | Nikki |
| The teammate that provides the best advice | Emily |
| Best dressed teammate | Raimey |
| Favorite gymnastics move | Back handspring |
| Favorite song to dance to | I can't dance |
| Favorite musical artist | Christina Aguilera |
| Favorite toy as a child | Anything that was my sister's |
| Favorite book | Cosmo |
| Favorite movie | Because I Said So |
| Favorite restaurant in Seattle | Cheesecake Factory |
| Favorite home cooked meal | Sunday's full breakfast -- hash browns, eggs, bacon and toast |
| Favorite UW sports team to watch | All |
| Favorite non-Husky sports team to watch | Mariners |
| If I won the lottery, the first thing I'd buy is | A house |
| TV show I cannot miss | Grey's Anatomy & The Hills |
| Reality TV show I'd like to appear on | Real World |
| If I had a super power it would be | Invisibility |
| If I could work with any charity, it would be | Children's Hospital |
| If I were president, I would | Go on vacation |
| Most famous person I've met | Natalie Gillan |
| The person(s) I credit for getting me where I am today | My parents |
| Favorite quote | Those that matter don't mind and those that mind don't matter. |
| Few people know this about me | I want to be a wedding planner |
| My advice to young gymnasts | Make every day count... you'll never get it back. |
| The most exciting places I've ever been | Cabo and Australia |
| If I could go anywhere in the world it would be | Fiji |
| My pre-meet ritual | Heat Pack |
Last Updated: April 30, 2008
