Highlights from Minnesota's meet against Illinois at the Sports Pavilion.
High School/Club: A 2012 graduate of Northampton Area High School • trained at Parkettes National Gymnastics Training Center under coaches Bill and Donna Strauss, Robin Netwall, John Holman, and Heather Moroz • two-time qualifier for Junior Olympic Championships• finished 16th on beam, 17th on floor exercise, and 21st in the all-around at the 2012 JO Nationals• was 2012 Pennsylvania state champion in the all-around, while finishing second on uneven bars and third on both beam and floor exercise• also finished first in the all-around and beam, while taking second on floor and bars at the 2012 Region 7 Meet•qualified for the Visa Championships three times during 2007-09 • Madie placed second in the all-around competition and finished among the top three on vault, bars, and floor at the 2011 Region 7 Meet • tied for sixth on uneven bars at the 2011 JO Championships.
Personal: Is undecided on a major • daughter of Richard and Bronwyn Hanley.
GET TO KNOW MADIE HANLEY: If you were not participating in gymnastics, what sport might you play? Diving.
What is your favorite cartoon character, and why? SpongeBob SquarePants. I watched it growing up.
If you could have any super power, what would it be? The ability to fly.
Do you have any hidden or secret talents? No, I don't.
If you could meet anyone in the world, who would you want to meet? Nicki Minaj.
What is your favorite vacation spot? Florida.
What is your favorite actor or actress? I don't have one.
Who is the funniest person on the team? Cierra Tomson or Hanna Nordquist.
