Washington
2011 (Sophomore): In her first season at UW, set career-best marks on the vault and beam ... competed on vault in all 12 meets and on beam in 10 meets ... competed in the first meet of the year, the Pac-10 Showcase at UCLA on Jan. 9, posting the second-best vault score on the team with a 9.750 ... competed on beam for the first time in her career at the Quad Meet on Jan. 15, posting a 9.650 ... placed second on the vault vs. Cal on Jan. 21 with a 9.775 ... vaulted a 9.875, a new career-high, at ASU on Feb. 18 ... posted a career-high 9.875 on beam at the Pac-10 Championships on March 19, tying for fifth place.
University of Utah Freshman (2010): Attended the University of Utah her freshman season in 2010 ... posted season-highs of 9.8 on the vault and 9.625 of the floor ... a NACGC/W Scholastic All-American ... Mountain West Conference Scholar-Athlete ... on the Dean's List ... Athletic Director's honor roll.
High School/Club
Attended Red Mountain High School and competed for the Desert Devils with fellow Husky Aliza Vaccher. ... the Arizona state all-around champ at level 10 from 2006-09 ... the Region 1 vault champion (2006-09) ... the Region 1 champion on all four events and the all-around in 2009 ... a JO National qualifier from 2007-09 ... in 2007, placed sixth on the vault and bars at the JO Nationals ... in 2008, was second in the all-around at JO's ... a 2008 JO National Team member ... in 2009, placed ninth on bars and 10th on the vault at JO Nationals ... made the honor roll all four years of high school.
Personal
Megan Jaenish Whitney was born in Salt Lake City, Utah but lists her hometown as Mesa, Ariz. ... her parents are Laura Baker and David Whitney ... has four siblings, Jaclyn, Jennifer, Alec and Preston ... has former club teammates that compete at Arizona State and the University of New Hampshire ... hobbies include watching movies, hanging out with friends and shopping ... lists her favorite athlete as Lance Armstrong because he is so inspiring ... most admires her friends and family for always being there for her ... chose to attend UW because of the team, coaches and beautiful campus.
Whitney's Career Bests
Vault
9.875 at ASU (Feb. 18, 2011)
Bars
N/A
Beam
9.875 at Pac-10 Championships (March 19, 2011)
Floor Exercise
9.625 (while at Utah)
All Around
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Getting to Know Meg Favorite color: Blue "If I were an animal, I would be..." A dog becuase I love dogs! Biggest celebrity crush: Ron Weasley Current cell phone ring-tone: One of the default ringtones on my phone. Favorite beauty product: Biolage shampoo...it smells so good! Funniest teammate: Aliza Best part of being a Husky: I love everything! Favorite beverage: Chocolate milk "If I could be awesome at any other sport, it would be..." Beach volleyball Favorite season: Spring Favorite holiday: Christmas I couldn't live without... My family and friends Favorite thing to do in your spare time: Taking naps, facebook, hanging out and laughing with friends Favorite dessert: Fresh baked chocolate chip cookies Music that gets you pumped up to compete: Eminem
