Before she was an elite athlete representing Team USA, Evey Lowe was a high-energy kid from Blue Springs, Missouri, who “never wanted to stop” flipping. A former U.S. elite and Olympic Trials qualifier, Lowe has built a reputation for powerful gymnastics, perseverance, and a competitive drive that has carried her to the national stage
As she begins her NCAA career at Oklahoma, Lowe is ready for the next chapter while leaving the door open to future elite pursuits. With a work ethic shaped by her family and resilience forged through injury, she brings experience and determination to Norman as she looks to make an impact for the reigning national champions
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College team:Oklahoma
Hometown:Blue Springs, Missouri
How did you first fall in love with gymnastics? Can you remember the moment or feeling that made you realize it was your sport?
I remember getting to learn new skills all the time and never wanting to stop! My parents put me in the sport because I was very energetic
What’s one moment in your gymnastics journey you’ll never forget? Whether it’s a big win or a quiet milestone, what made it special?
A moment I will never forget is when I qualified for the Olympic Trials and got to compete with some of the best gymnasts in the world
What skill took you the longest to master, and how did it feel when you finally nailed it?
The skill that took me the longest to get was my blind change! I had to do so many numbers over and over. I remember doing it in a competition and being able to do it ever since!
During your recruiting journey, you visited Oklahoma, Arkansas, and LSU. What drew you to those three schools, and what was it about Oklahoma that sealed the deal?
I really liked the first calls with all of those schools, and I liked all of the coaches! After going on the visits, I knew that Oklahoma was the one because it had everything I wanted: a close team environment, amazing coaches, national championship potential, and to get me where I wanted to be for elite!
What has it been like competing in international competitions for Team USA? How have those elite meets shaped you into the person and gymnast you are today?
Competing for Team USA has definitely made me into the gymnast I am today. It has helped me with learning how to deal with pressure, making friends, and making memories in general. I loved competing for the U.S. because it was super fun, and I’m definitely not done!
Who has made the biggest impact on your gymnastics career, and how have they inspired or shaped your journey?
The person who has made the biggest impact on my gymnastics is definitely my dad. He was a college wrestler and has taught me many things about how to be a good athlete and to work hard no matter what. I love having him to help me through my college experience as well
Gymnastics is full of highs and lows—what’s one of the toughest challenges you’ve faced in your journey, andhow has overcoming it shaped you as both an athlete and a person?
One of the toughest things is definitely dealing with my injuries. Overcoming injuries is challenging, and trying to do the skills over again can be scary. It has shaped me into the gymnast I am today because it has taught me to give it my all at every moment because it could be gone the next
Looking ahead to your college career, what are you most excited to experience—both as a gymnast and in your personal life?
I am excited to experience a national championship with my team and to get to do gymnastics in a new place! I’m excited to get opportunities to work with people who I would never have thought to work with before!
What’s something on your college gymnastics bucket list?
Winning a national all-around title! I also want to become a nurse anesthetist to possibly help people with some of the things I have gone through in gymnastics
Rapid Fire Questions
Vault, bars, beam, or floor?Beam
Which four gymnasts would be on your college gymnastics Mount Rushmore?Aleah Finnagan, Audrey Davis, Jordan Bowers, and Maggie Nichols
What’s your most-used emoji? 😁
What’s one of your pre-meet rituals or superstitions?Listening to music on full blast
What’s one of your gymnastics pet peeves?Chalky hands after bars
What’s a hidden talent people may not know about?I have double-jointed shoulders
What do you want to be when you grow up?Nurse anesthetist
What’s your favorite leotard your college team has worn?This one!
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