Emily Lee thrives in high-pressure situations, and her ability to achieve high marks as UCLA gymnastics' first performer makes her a vital part of the team.
When she’s the Bruins’ first competitor in any of the four events, her job is to set the tone. To be calm, so her teammates will feel confident. To inspire them, so they’ll follow her example and maybe surpass it.
“I never have that pressure. It’s kind of nice. You get it over with sooner and then you get to cheer on the rest of your teammates. Wherever my team needs me to go, I’ll go.”Judges in subjective sports like gymnastics and figure skating tend to hold back on awarding high scores to the first few competitors, leaving themselves room to give top scores to those who compete later. It’s not fair, but it’s an acknowledged part of gymnastics life.
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