Q&A with Grace Williams

After a strong sophomore season as an all-around performer, Grace Williams took a new role in 2017 for the Huskers as a three event specialist. Williams helped lead the Huskers to a seventh-place national finish with her performances on vault and balance beam, while being an important member of the floor lineup for most of the season.

Williams continued her success outside of the gym by receiving Academic All-Big Ten honors for the second time. She was also named to the Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll in fall of 2016 and the Tom Osborne Citizenship Team in 2017 for her work in the community.

Grace took a few minutes from her challenging academic and athletic schedule to answer some questions and give us a little insight into her life outside the gym.

Favorite TV show growing up: Hannah Montana

Favorite meal/food: Anything BBQ – but mostly Ribs and Ice Cream

Favorite class that you've taken: Special Education 201

What would you do with a time machine: Travel into the future when I'm married with kids

Celebrity crush: Gerard Butler

Favorite thing about Nebraska (the school): Popcorn at sporting events

Best thing about Nebraska (the place): The cows and the people

Fondest gymnastics memory: Winning Big Ten Regular Season Champions

Vegetables or Fruits: Vegetables

Do you have any pre-meet rituals: I listen to the same playlist and drink a Red Bull

What superpower would you choose: Flying

What is your favorite song: “Something Like That,” by Tim McGraw

What do you want to do after college: Own horses and have a family

What is your favorite event: Beam

Why did you choose Nebraska: The corn and cows

What is your favorite movie genre: Romance or 80's movies

What is your dream vacation: Hawaii

What is one thing most people don't know about you: I can sing

What is your favorite thing about competing: Dancing between events and celebrating with my team

Who was your idol growing up: My mom - she is still my idol