Katie Bettwy an elite performer
Altoona Mirror Athlete of the Week
Bettwy
Name: Katie Bettwy
School: Altoona
Age: 15
Grade: Sophomore
Sport: Gymnastics
Athlete of the week achievement: Bettwy won the all around and the vault, bars, beam and floor for Altoona in its 135.35-129.725 win over Ridgway. Bettwy also was the all-around winner with a total of 35.01 and won the floor and beam for Altoona in its 133.6-124.95 win over DuBois.
Season update: Altoona is 3-0 this season.
Coach Mark Biseli’s quote: “Katie has always been an outstanding and hard-working gymnast. She scores in the 9s on all events. Her all-around scores average in the 36 range, which puts her in the Diamond Division — the elite division in high school gymnastics.”
Favorite teacher: Autumn Barry-Kyle
Favorite subject: English
Favorite movie: “How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days”
Favorite food: Ice cream
Favorite song: “Siren Sounds” by Tate McRae
Outside interests: Softball, hanging out with friends and family, baking
Favorite professional team: Boston Red Sox
Pro athlete most admired: Trinity Thomas
Best athlete I ever competed against: Emma Bettwy
Most influential person on my athletic career: Coach Lindsey Hartrampf
Proudest athletic achievement: Winning states as a team in 2025 and placing third in the all-around individually
How I got my start in gymnastics: “I got my start in gymnastics by following in my sister’s footsteps.”
Future goal: “I want to compete in Acro and Tumbling in college.”



