Rylie Dewhurst

Position:
UB, BB, F
Class:
Freshman
Hometown:
Las Vegas, NV
High School:
Odyssey Charter School

As a freshman:

Competed in seven matches and made three exhibition appearances for the Tar Heels • Scored a 9.850 in an exhibition performance on beam against Oklahoma, setting her personal best in Carolina blue • Ended the season with three scores above 9.750 on beam • Scored a 9.900 in her first career performance on bars in the final regular season meet of the season in Carmichael Arena against Pittsburgh.

Prep:

Attended Odyssey Charter School in Las Vegas, Nev. • All-around state champion in 2012 • State champion on uneven bars and balance beam in 2015 • Regional and national qualifier in 2017.

Personal:

Full name is Rylie Sian Dewhurst • Daughter of Nicky and Leslie Dewhurst • Birthday is December 4 • Born in Las Vegas, Nev. • Family has a history with Cirque du Soleil • Grandfather is the oldest performer in Cirque du Soleil and her mother was a gymnast and Cirque du Soleil performer as well.

Getting to Know Rylie:

Major: Sport Administration

Career Plans: Cirque du Soleil performer

Nickname: Ry Guy

What is the best thing about being at UNC? All the opportunities this University provides

Away from gymnastics and my academic pursuits, I like to spend time… Hiking, spending time with my friends and going on road trips to the beach

My greatest strength as a gymnast is… My artistic elements

Biggest sports thrill and why? The Golden Knights making it to the Stanley Cup

Person who had the greatest influence on your career and why: My grandfather because he is 85 and still performing in Cirque du Soleil

Favorite Book: On the Shortness of Life by Seneca

Favorite Food: Sushi

Funny or interesting fact about yourself: I have a fear of ants

Favorite class at UNC and why: French, because languages fascinate me

At what age did you first start participating in gymnastics and what is your earliest memory of gymnastics? I started gymnastics at age 3. My earliest memory I have is jumping on the trampoline with my favorite teddy bear.

The funniest nickname on the team belongs to? Why? Lily Dean (Spilly Lily) because she always manages to spill something on herself

What song would you sing if you were on The Voice? Chicken Fried by Zac Brown Band

What reality show would you most like to be on? The Amazing Race

My favorite guilty pleasure: Cuddling up with a bowl of popcorn and watching movies

If I could go to dinner with one famous person it would be: David Beckham

The most interesting person I’ve met at UNC is: Emily Adney

People say I look like… Jennifer Garner

Favorite place to visit: England to see my family