Carissa Martinez

Height:

5-3
Hometown:

Albuquerque, New Mexico
Year:

Fr.
Events:

AA
Previous School:

Sandia Preparatory School
Event:

AA

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Prior to Centenary: Attended Sandia Preparatory School in Albuquerque, N.M. ... Named an Odyssey Scholar ... Served as editor on school yearbook staff ... Dual-sport athlete as she competed in both gymnastics and track and field ... Member of the 2019 track and field state championship team ... Placed third in the long jump, sixth in the 4 x 100 meter relay and 1600 medley relay ... Member of the 2021 track and field team ... Earned a second-place finish in the 4 x 100m relay and another runner-up finish in the 4 x 400m relay ... Regional qualifier in gymnastics 2015-17 and 2019-21 ... Earned a second-place finish on vault at the regionals in 2021 ... Earned the Nadia Comaneci Award and the "Best Vaulter" award at the Pikes Peak Cup ... Named the Best Dancer at Air Force camp and earned multiple individual event championships and six New Mexico all-around state titles ... Worked as official scorekeeper and clock operator for athletic events at her high school ... A well-rounded and active athlete as she has particpated in T-ball, volleyball, dance, swimming, and basketball throughout her life ... Was a state champion in archery.

Personal: Born on April 29, 2003 in Albuquerque ... Parents are Todd and Cathy Walters and Mike and Bernadette Martinez ... Has four siblings, Connor, Cole, Zeke, and Moises ... Considering majoring in Psychology, Business, or health fields.

Favorite Movie: Homefront

Favorite Hobbies: Weight training and going to the lake (water sports)

Favorite Athlete: Jordyn Wieber