Carissa Martinez
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- Height:
- 5-3
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- Hometown:
- Albuquerque, New Mexico
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- Year:
- So.
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- Events:
- AA
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- Previous School:
- Sandia Preparatory School
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- Gym Club/Center:
- GForce Gymnastics Academy
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- Event:
- AA
Bio
2022 Freshman Season: Had an impressive rookie season for the Ladies as she competed in eight meets on both beam and floor … Her season high score on beam was a 9.70 in a quad-meet versus LSU, Pitt, and TWU on Feb. 25 and on floor it was a 9.675 at home versus TWU on March 12 … She finished the season strong on floor as she earned a 9.65 or better in her last three meets … Made an immediate impact as she earned her second-highest score all season on beam (9.60) in her collegiate debut at nationally-ranked LSU on Jan. 7.
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
News mentions
Wow! I can’t believe we are already at the end of season and graduation is right around the corner! I feel like just yesterday was my first day on the job. I guess the saying is true that time flies when you’re having fun!
Hey again Ladies Fans! It’s your God Squad, also known as the sophomore class here to give you another Gym Talk!
Sup’ It’s the Junior Class (Rylie, Izzie, and Roxy) here with this week’s gym talk!
Hey Hey! It’s the seniors here with our last Gym Talk!
Hey there Ladies Gymnastics fans! It’s junior Roxy Myers here with this week’s gym talk and let me tell you, it was a good week for the Centenary Ladies!!
Hey Centenary Gymnastics fans, Rylie here with this week’s Gym Talk.
Long time no see Ladies Gym Fans! I’m so excited to give y’all the rundown of our first home meet this season at the DOME!
Hello Ladies Gymnastics fans! Welcome back to another Gym Talk.
Hey Ladies Fans! Senior Kendall Huff back again with this week’s gym talk!
Hello Ladies fans! I am Amy Foret, a freshman on the Centenary gymnastics team.
Hey Ladies Fans!! This is freshman Claire Flores, here with this week's Gym Talk!
Hello Ladies Gymnastics Fans! It’s been a few years since I wrote my last Gym Talk, but it’s great to be back!
Hey Ladies Fans! It’s Freshman Olivia Stratmann here with this week’s Gym Talk!
Hey Ladies Fans! It’s sophomore Emma bringing you this week’s gym talk. We are t-minus 55 days until the Ladies hit the Gold Dome for our opening intrasquad, and I hope to see you all there��!
Hey Ladies Gymnastics fans! It’s your goofy sophomore Carissa Martinez and I am here to bring you a new weekly Gym Talk!
Hello Ladies Gymnastics Fans!! It’s your favorite red head Rylie Molina for this week’s gym talk.
Hey Ladies and Gents! It's junior Izzie Plaza here with this week's Gym Talk.
Hey Ladies Fans! This week was a good one!
Hey hey, it is senior Lacey Wedge with your weekly gym talk. Hope everyone’s week is going great! It is almost OCTOBER! The cold weather is coming in and the Ladies are having a blast. We have a couple of amazing topics to talk about this week for our LADIES!!! Well let’s get started, shall we?
Well hello hello Lady Gym Fans! It’s you senior Lani (no that’s not a typo… I’m really a senior now!) with this week's gym talk and I’m SO EXCITED!