Interview With Zoey Molomo

How old were you when you started gymnastics, and what originally drew you to the sport?

i was 3! i used to love jumping off my couch and flipping everywhere, and i also used to walk around my house on my tippy toes, so parents thought it was a good idea to put me in gymnastics

What was your favorite meet, your favorite and least favorite events, and the hardest/easiest skill you ever trained?

My favorite meet was probably the 2024 US Championships! Hardest skill i’ve trained is a double double on floor, easiest is probably a cartwheel😭

Gymnastics is incredibly mental. What was your hardest struggle during your time as a gymnast? How did you deal with nerves, pressure, and getting in your head or temporarily "losing" a skill?

Definitely just competing! I used to be amazing in practice, but when i would get to meets i would compete completely different than how i trained! I started getting mental coaching and worked on having a stronger mindset! I Now i deal with nerves by practicing my breathing, positive self talk, and just trusting the process!

What was your biggest accomplishment in the sport, and did you ever want to do college gymnastics?

I would say being a 4x US National Team Member! Yes i’ve always wanted to be a collegiate gymnast.

How did you cope when your time as a gymnast ended, and did you transition into coaching or are you currently still competing?

I’m still currently competing.

Who was your gymnastics role model, and what advice would you give to someone starting the sport for the first time?

Shawn Johnson was my first real gymnastics idol. My advice would be to always have fun, and enjoy the process.

What two goals you want to achieve in the sport of gymnastics?

Winning an NCAA NATIONAL Tittle. Competing in the Olympics!