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Name: Abby Donlan
School: Altoona Area
Age: 16
Grade: Junior
Sport: Gymnastics
Athlete of the week achievement: Donlan won the all-around (36.87), bars and beam at the Central Pennsylvania League championships on Friday.
Season update: Altoona finished a perfect 10-0 in the regular season and won the team title and will now compete at the state level in the Gold Division next Saturday. Donlan will compete individually in the Diamond Division.
Coach Mark Biseli's quote: "She has had an outstanding season this year -- she's really improved a lot. She stepped up and done very well for us. Her strong events are the beam and bars, but she's coming along on the vault and floor. We're looking forward to see how she'll do at the state meet.''
Favorite teacher: Mrs. Falger
Favorite subject: Math
Favorite movie: "Lit"
Favorite food: Mashed potatoes
Favorite song: "Something in the Orange" by Zach Bryan
Outside interests: Baking
Favorite professional team: Pittsburgh Penguins
Favorite college team: LSU
Pro athlete most admired: Simone Biles
Best athlete I ever competed against: Gracie Weaver
Most influential person on my athletic career: My coaches
Proudest athletic achievement: Winning districts and making it to regionals
How I got my start in gymnastics: With the Gemini Gymnastics School
Future goal: To make it to nationals