Aleeza Yu

Aleeza Yu (born (1998-11-06)6 November 1998) is a Canadian artistic gymnast.

Aleeza Yu
Country represented Canada
Born (1998-06-11) 11 June 1998
Markham, Ontario, Canada
Height167 cm (5 ft 6 in)
DisciplineWomen's artistic gymnastics
LevelSenior International Elite
College teamStanford Cardinal
Medal record
Women's artistic gymnastics
Representing  Canada
Pacific Rim Championships
2014 RichmondTeam
2014 RichmondFloor Exercise
Pan American Championships
2012 MedellínTeam (Junior)
2012 MedellínUneven Bars (Junior)
2012 MedellínAll-Around (Junior)

Biography

She was born in Markham, Ontario, Canada, to Gordon Yu and Sheree Wong.[1][2] Her family, which is of Chinese origin, practices Falun Dafa, a traditional meditation and spiritual practice.[3] In 2014 she finished second in all-round in the Elite Canada, with an all-around score of 55.650 points.[4] In 2016 she was awarded a full athletic scholarship at Stanford University.[3] In February 2017 she recorded the second highest score in Stanford's 195.775-195.200 victory over Arizona State.[5] In January 2019 she scored the third highest vault score in the Cardinal's home opener against UCLA.[6]

References
  1. "YU Aleeza". International Gymnastics Federation. Retrieved 18 January 2022.
  2. "2020 Women's Gymnastics Roster". Stanford Medicine. Retrieved 18 January 2022.
  3. "Aleeza Yu Awarded Stanford Scholarship". Gemini Gymnastics. Retrieved 18 January 2022.
  4. "Cambridge gymnast Victoria Moors wins Elite Canada title". The Record. 9 February 2014. Retrieved 18 January 2022.
  5. Sussman, Laura (19 February 2017). "Women's gymnastics triumphs in Tempe". The Stanford Daily. Retrieved 18 January 2022.
  6. Zhang, Cybele (28 January 2019). "Women's gymnastics falls short to UCLA in front of sold-out Maples crowd". The Stanford Daily. Retrieved 18 January 2022.
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