Kyrstin Johnson is a gifted gymnast at Temple College, recognized for her dedication, resilience, and keenness for the game. After transferring to Temple, she rapidly turned a standout athlete, constantly pushing the boundaries of her efficiency whereas balancing the bodily and psychological calls for of being a university gymnast.
Past her spectacular athletic skills, Kyrstin is deeply dedicated to psychological well being advocacy, recognizing the significance of managing nervousness and prioritizing well-being as a lot as bodily self-discipline in sports activities. As a Black girl in gymnastics, she stays decided to interrupt by limitations, dealing with unjust rulings with grace and persevering with to push for illustration and equity within the sport. With aspirations to make an enduring impression each in gymnastics and in her group, Kyrstin serves as an inspiration to youthful athletes, displaying that power comes from each perseverance and self-care.
Throughout our dialog, we get into her transferring from an HBCU to a PWI and find out how she has realized to cope with stressors that include competing in a sport that’s nonetheless grappling with how to create space for Black girls inside it.
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Instagram: @kyrstin_johnson
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