2019: competed in the John Zuerlein Invitational in the Floor Routine and scored a season high of 8.500... High School: competed three times at Region 4...won all-around sections title junior season...two-time state competitor...Legacy Gymnastics team placed fourth in Level 9...high school placed second at high school sections in 2017...team broke school gymnastics team record...Personal: enjoys painting, Netflix...Parents: Julie Abler and Bill Abler

More About Samantha Abler

Nickname:  Sam

Major:  Social Work

Why did you choose UW-Stout?  It was close to home and had gymnastics

Something you did not know about me:  Both my parents are coaches and have owned their own gym

What age did I start gymnastics?  I was born in a gym
Other than gymnastics, my favorite sporting event is:   football

Away from gymnastics and academics, I like to spend my time...   Watching Netflix, doing art projects, spending time with my boyfriend and friends

My favorite food is...  I love all foods
 
What is your dream skill?  Full twisting jaeger

My favorite gymnast is? Shawn Johnson

I look up to?   My mom

If you were stranded on an island, what three things would you take with you?  A water filter, tool kit and first aid kit

If you could go to dinner with one famous person, who would it be?  Iron Man

Some people say I look like:  my mom

What is your favorite Stout gymnastics memory?  When we went to an apple orchard as a team and did tractor races

My dream date would be...  on the beach

If you could star in any movie, what would you choose?  Stick it

The best purchase I ever made was…  a stuffed alligator with sequins on it that flipped

If you never had to work a day in your life, what would you do?  Buy a big house with an indoor and outdoor pool that are connected. I’d spend my days chilling in my home.

An item on my bucket list is: visit every state’s famous land mark

The dumbest thing I did as a little kid was: Trying to move furniture, I thought I could move my furniture faster by putting my feet on the wall and pushing. My feet went through the wall.

A quote you live by is: “If you’re not first, you’re last.” -Ricky Bobby

What is the most ridiculous thing someone has tricked you into doing or believing? Pulling someone’s finger.