The hardest for me is rings because it is a lot more strength-oriented, while all the other events are about fluidity and flexibility. It’s the one event that doesn’t coincide with the fluidity, which is my strength. Sam Mikulak Read Quote
My most prized possession is my pillow. I can’t travel or sleep without it. And it’s, like, this really thin down pillow that really doesn’t do anything, but it’s weird: if I don’t have it, I’m constantly thinking about not having it. Sam Mikulak Read Quote
The No. 1 place I’ve visited so far was Antwerp, Belgium. That was one of the coolest cities I’ve ever seen. Every day I woke up, I felt like I was in a movie. Sam Mikulak Read Quote
I listen to music that doesn’t have words. I love Kygo – he’s tropical house, and that’s my stuff! Sam Mikulak Read Quote
If you want to be the best gymnast in the world, you have to love the moment. Every single moment that you are competing. Every skill, you have to be showing it off. If you aren’t showing it off, what are you doing? Sam Mikulak Read Quote
I definitely want to put my kids in gymnastics at an early age, whether that’s what they want to or not. Gymnastics just builds such a great fundamental strength at a young age, and they get great; they learn how to move with their body. I think that can translate to any sport later in life. Sam Mikulak Read Quote
The most fun is the high bar – I just like the adrenaline rush of doing the high-flying releases. Sam Mikulak Read Quote
I like to be in control of my own athleticism. If I win, I don’t want it to be because of my lucky underwear, you know? I want it to be because I put forth the work. Sam Mikulak Read Quote
Learning how to compete is one of the most important things that an athlete can do. You can train as well as you possibly can and go compete and completely choke. Sam Mikulak Read Quote
My parents met during their time at Cal Berkeley while they were both on the gymnastics team. Due to their intense gymnastics background, I started doing ‘Mommy and Me’ classes when I was 2 years old. Sam Mikulak Read Quote