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04/21/2013
Ute sophomore is NCAA runner-up on bars.
04/20/2013
Damianova, Dabritz and Wilson will vie for event titles.
04/17/2013
Every eligible Ute is honored
04/12/2013
Utes are making record 38th-straight appearance at nationals.
04/06/2013
Place second at Tuscaloosa Regional
Utah
After excelling on floor as a freshman, she should appear on several events throughout the remainder of her career ... extremely powerful tumbler ... high-level skills on floor and exuberant personality make her a fan favorite.
Prior to Utah
Qualified as an international elite in 2006 ... placed second on beam and fourth in the all-around at the 2010 J.O. Championships ... 2010 Junior Olympic National Team member ... placed ninth in the all-around at the 2009 J.O. Championships ... won the all-around, vault and floor and placed second on the beam at the 2010 Gymnix International Classic ... member of the 2009 and 2010 J.O. Region 7 All-Star team ... 2011 Region 7 all-around champion ... 2011 Pennsylvania state all-around champion also placed first on vault, beam and floor ... trained at Parkettes Gymnastics in Allentown, Pa., for coaches Bill and Donna Strauss, Robin Netuall and John Holman ... member of National Honor Society ... graduated from Palisades High School.
Personal
Daughter of James and Jill Tutka ... brother Michael Berry ... health, society and policy major ... full name is Rebecca Lynn Tutka (pronounced tutt-ka) ... born Dec. 10, 1992.
Tutka's Career Highs
Floor 9.90 vs. BYU, Jan. 27, 2012
9.90 vs. Oregon State, Mar. 2, 2012
Insight on Becky
Age Started Gymnastics: 2 ½
Nicknames: Bam Bam, Beckster, Tutty
Favorite Non U of U Sports Team: Philadelphia Eagles, Phillies and Flyers
Old Friends: I've been best friends with (Ute junior) Lia Del Priore since sixth grade
Pre-Meet Ritual: I take a nap