Women's Gymnastics

Student-Athlete Spotlight: Georgia Guynn, UW-Eau Claire

Each week during the 2025-26 academic year, the WIAC will feature two student-athletes (one male and one female) from one of its eight institutions for a “Student-Athlete Spotlight” Q & A segment. The segments will be posted every Thursday and individuals are selected by the institution. The WIAC Student-Athlete Spotlights are presented by Culver's.

Name:  Georgia Guynn
Institution:  UW-Eau Claire
Hometown and High School:  Parker, Texas (Plano East Senior High)
Year in school:  Senior
Sport:  Gymnastics
Major:  Business Administration
Minor:  Political Science

Why did you choose UW-Eau Claire?
The beautiful campus and the positive atmosphere of the gymnastics team.

What do you like most about competing in the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference and being a NCAA Division III student-athlete?
Everyone wants to be here and continue their sport in college. Although it’s Division III, the conference is still very competitive across all teams.
 
What is your favorite…
Menu item from Culver’s?  ButterBurger meal
Flavor of the Day from Culver’s?  Brownie batter overload
Non-Athletic Spot on Campus?  McIntyre Library
TV Show?  Gossip Girl
Holiday?  Valentine’s Day
Food?  Cheeseburger
Animal?  Lemur
Smartphone App?  Instagram
Musical Group or Artist?  Tate McRae
Professional Sports Athlete or Team?  Texas Rangers
Vacation Spot?  Florence, Italy
 
What is your greatest sports moment? 
This past meet against Winona, the entire lineup hit their beam routines.
 
What is your favorite thing to do off the court/field with your teammates?
Spending time together, creating new inside jokes, and making more memories.
 
Who is someone that you look up to?
I look up to my mom and dad. They are incredibly hardworking and have taught me to believe that I can accomplish anything I set my mind to, to be nonjudgmental, and to stay true to myself while having confidence in who I am as a person.
 
Do you have any words of advice for younger/upcoming student-athletes?
Don’t let one person’s opinion ruin your perception of yourself.
 
One word that describes you?
Eccentric
 
What is your dream job? 
Attorney
 
Three things on your "bucket list"?
---Learn how to ski.
---Spend New Year’s Eve in New York City watching the ball drop.
---Learn a new language.
 
A non-athletic talent that you have is?
I’m good at figuring out what kinds of outfits look best for different people.

What’s your dream sporting event to attend?
2028 LA Olympics
 
Do you have any pre-game/pre-event superstitions or rituals? If so, what are they?
Listen to hype up songs, spend time on my makeup and hair, and have fun with teammates.
 
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