Quick Info
| Profession | Women's artistic gymnastics |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 15/06/1997 |
| Age | 28 years |
| Birthplace | Dallas, Texas |
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Madison Taylor Kocian |
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| Nickname | Maddy |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 188 cm |
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| Weight | 75 kg |
| Eye Color | Green |
| Hair Color | Blonde |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Spring Creek Academy (Plano, Texas) |
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| College | UCLA |
| High School | Spring Creek Academy (Plano, Texas) |
Personal Life
| Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Gemini |
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| Religion | Christianity |
| Ethnicity | White |
| Hobbies | Going out, shopping, watching TV, cooking and relaxing. |
Family
| Father | Thomas Kocian |
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| Mother | Cindy Kocian |
| Siblings | Ty (younger brother) |
Career
| International Debut | 2015 World Championship |
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| Coach/Mentor | Laurent Landi |
| Inspirations | Nastia Liukin |
| Chreographer | Cecile Canqueteau-Landi |
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| Club | WOGA |
| Career Turning Point | Qualifying for the 2016 Rio Olympics US team. |
| Olympic Achievements | 2016 Rio Olympics: Gold (Team), Silver (Uneven Bars) |
| World Championship Achievements | 2015: Gold (Team, Uneven Bars - tie); 2014: Gold (Team) |
| NCAA Achievements | 2018 NCAA Team Champion (UCLA); 2019 NCAA Team Bronze (UCLA); Seven-time All-American; 2020 Pac-12 Gymnastics Scholar-Athlete of the Year; 2020 CoSIDA Academic All-American; 2019-20 UCLA Female Scholar-Athlete of the Year |
| National Achievements | 2015 U.S. Uneven Bars Champion; 2016, 2014 U.S. Uneven Bars Silver Medalist |
Favourites
| Singer | Carrie Underwood |
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| Movie | The Longest Ride |
| Music | Country Music, upbeat music for training. Favorite music: Country: Taylor Swift & Zac Brown Band. Pop: Ed Sheeran. |
| Sportsperson | Adrian Beltre |
| Food | Seafood |
| Athlete | Usain Bolt |
| Actor | Scott Eastwood |
| Event | Bars |
| Sports | Baseball |
| Subjects | Maths and Science |
| TV Show | Blacklist, America's Got Talent & Texas Rangers Baseball. |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Madison began gymnastics at age 5 at World Olympic Gymnastics Academy (WOGA) in Plano, Texas. | |
| 2. She aims to enroll at UCLA in fall 2016, maintaining her amateur status for NCAA competition. | |
| 3. Her favorite quote is 'Dreams don’t work unless you do.' | |
| 4. Madison cherishes her dogs, Biscuit and Pete. | |
| 5. She has qualified for the Rio Olympics and represents the US Olympic Gymnastics Team. | |
| 6. Madison admires Carrie Underwood and the Texas Rangers team. | |
| 7. If not an athlete, she aspires to work with children. | |
| 8. Madison enjoys indulging in dessert after competing. | |
| 9. She finds solace in visiting churches and holds deep faith. | |
| 10. Madison revels in baseball and plans to have her dad throw the first pitch. | |
| 11. She carries a positive message block from her young experience with a growth plate injury in gymnastics. | |
| 12. A special memory is celebrating her 5th birthday at the ASI gymnastics hall. | |
| 13. Madison gained attention through a viral Under Armour campaign appearance. | |
| 14. Her gymnastics journey began because her mother found her climbing out of her crib. | |
| 15. Balancing training and relaxation, Madison practices both morning and evening. | |
| 16. On Sundays, she cooks breakfast and occasionally prepares dinner. | |
| 17. Madison always carries a block with a positive message. | |
| 18. She respects the strong work ethic instilled by her parents. |