My Profile

Kristin Allen

Birthdate:
7/10/1992

Program:
Acrobatic

Level:
Senior

Current Residence:
Los Angeles, CA

Head Coach:
Marie Annonson

Printable Version

Kristin Allen

Career Highlights

  • 2010 World champion in mixed pair with Michael Rodrigues
  • Four time National Champion (2003-04, 2008, 2010)
  • 2009 U.S. Athletes of the Year with Michael Rodrigues
  • 2009 U.S. Acro Sportperson of the Year
  • 2009 World Games (Taiwan) gold medalists
  • 2008 World silver medalist in mixed pair with Michael Rodrigues
  • 2008 Glen Sundby Award winner for outstanding performance by a pair or group

Personal Information

  • Hometown: Livermore, CA
  • Name of High School:
  • Year you began gymnastics: 2001
  • Favorite Event: Combined routine!
  • How did you get involved in gymnastics: My best friend in elementary school did acro. I tried out and fell in love. With the sport. Not her.
  • Favorite thing about gymnastics: I love, love, love to compete!
  • What are your goals for gymnastics?: WORLD CHAMPIONS!
  • Names of parents/guardians/spouse: Karen Sprague-MomTim Allen-Dad
  • Names of sibling(s): Kyle Allen-Brother
  • Family members in sports: Brother, Kyle, also in acro

Interests Outside the Gym

  • Favorite school subject: English, Science
  • Hobbies or favorite activities: Art, biking, kayaking, dancing, rock climbing. I love San Francisco and exploring new places.
  • Favorite music: Chester French
  • Favorite book(s): Oriental Painting
  • Favorite TV show(s): So You Think You Can Dance
  • Favorite Food: Zucchini

National Competition Results

  • 2010 National Championships, Kississimme, Fla. - 1st-AA, DY, BL
  • 2009 Visa Championships, Dallas, Texas - 2nd-AA
  • 2008 National Championships & J.O. Nationals, Des Moines, Iowa - 1st-AA, DY, BL
  • 2007 Visa Championships, San Jose, Calif. - 1st-DY; 2nd-AA, BL
  • 2007 Junior Olympic National Championships, Palm Springs, Calif. - 2nd-AA, DY, BL
  • 2006 National Championships, Kansas City, Mo. - 3rd-AA
  • 2004 National Championships, Palm Springs, Calif. - 1st-AA
  • 2003 National Championships, Jacksonville, Fla. - 1st-AA

International Competition Results

  • 2010 World Championships, Wroclaw, Poland - 1st-AA
  • 2009 World Games, Kaohsiung, Taiwan - 1st-AA
  • 2009 Freedom Cup, St. Paul, Minn. - 1st-AA, BL; 3rd-DY
  • 2009 Acro Cup, Albershausen, Germany - 1st-DY; 2nd-AA, BL
  • 2008 Acrobatic Gymnastics World Championships, Glasgow, Scotland - 2nd-AA
  • 2007 Freedom Cup, Palm Springs, Calif. - 1st-AA, DY, BL
  • 2006 British Open Tournament, Stoke-on-Trent, Great Britain - 2nd-AA
  • 2006 Flanders International Acro Cup, Puurs, Belgium - 1st-AA

Videos of Kristin Allen

LEGEND

  • Women: AA = All Around | VT = Vault | UB = Uneven Bars | BB = Balance Beam | FX = Floor Exercise | (T) = Tie
  • Men: AA = All Around | FX = Floor Exercise | PH = Pommel Horse | SR = Still Rings | VT = Vault | PB = Parallel Bars | HB = Horizontal Bars | (T) = Tie
  • Rhythmic AA = All Around | RP = Rope | HP = Hoop | BA = Ball | CL = Clubs | RB = Ribbon | (T) = Tie
  • Acrobatic: DY = Dynamic | BL = Balance | AA = All Around | CB = Combined
  • T&T: TR = Trampoline | TU = Tumbling | DM = Double Mini | SY = Synchronized Trampoline
  • Parkour: FS - Freestyle | SP = Speed