17: Ciena Alipio's Journey from Dance to Gymnastics Glory
Ciena Alipio
Four-time U.S. National Team member
About
(The following information was curated by UCLA Gymnastics. To read further details visit: https://uclabruins.com/sports/womens-gymnastics/roster/ciena-alipio/13068
Career Highlights
Competed on beam in every meet in 2023 and averaged 9.832
Four-time U.S. National Team member
Silver medalist on beam at the 2022, 2019 and 2018 U.S. Championships
Third all-around at the 2021 Arthur Gander Memorial
Three-time medalist at the 2019 Jesolo Trophy
Best Marks
BB - 9.925, 3/30/23
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Show Notes
Join us on the "Resilience to Brilliance" podcast, where we spotlight stories of determination and triumph within the athletic world and beyond, perfect for anyone who appreciates the art of overcoming obstacles. In this captivating episode, host Kim Hamilton Anthony converses with Ciena Alipio, the dynamic sophomore gymnast at UCLA, about her remarkable shift from the world of dance to becoming a gymnastics sensation. Ciena reveals her motivations for choosing UCLA, her battles and breakthroughs following a hand injury in her freshman year, and the invaluable support from her teammates.
Her story is a vivid illustration of resilience, underscoring her diverse background, the strength of her support system, and her unwavering resolve to compete at the highest levels. Ciena's journey is not just about athletic success; it's a powerful narrative of growth, inspiration, and the relentless pursuit of brilliance, both in gymnastics and the grander scheme of life.
Timestamps:
The introduction (00:00:00) Introduction and disclaimer about the content of the podcast.
Ciena's Introduction (00:01:12) Kim Introduces Ciena and give a bit of her background
Influence of diversity (00:06:52) Importance of diversity, impact on personal growth, and embracing cultural background.
Overcoming hand injury (00:09:33) Ciena's resilience in dealing with a hand injury, determination to compete, and innovative adaptation.
Resilience through setbacks (00:16:32) Dealing with knee injury, setbacks, and finding support and resilience to overcome challenges.
Encouraging resilience (00:22:40) Ciena reveals how you can be resilient by reframing your perspective, and finding confidence in past achievements.
Living in Brilliance Mode (00:24:08) Ciena discusses inspiring others and helping them come out of their shell, leading to personal growth.
Closing Remarks (00:25:13) The interview concludes with gratitude and plans to stay in touch.
Podcast Information (00:25:32) Information about where to find more about Ciena Alipio and the UCLA gymnastics team.
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