Kirstie Viens Season 2026
Transferred to Temple University prior to the 2010 season.
SOPHOMORE SEASON (2009)
Competed once on floor for the Tigers and scored a 9.80 at Centenary (3/13) … Provided valuable depth on beam and floor all season.
FRESHMAN SEASON (2008 at George Washington)
Scored her career-best on beam 9.625 against NC State with Auburn and Texas Women’s University … She also notched a season-high of 9.350 on floor against Kent State.
PRIOR TO LSU
Competed for New England Gymnastics Express under Head Coach Maureen Chagnon … Two-time Level 10 National Qualifier … placed ninth on the balance beam at 2007 Nationals … Three-time Level 10 Regional qualifier … finished 7th all-around, 4th on vault, and 3rd on bars at 2006 Regional … took third in the all-around in the Level 10 State Championships in 2006 and 2007 … graduated with a 3.95 GPA.
PERSONAL
Full name is Kirstie Allyson Viens … daughter of Daniel and Cynthia Viens … has two older sisters, Alex, and Danielle, who also competes for the Temple University gymnastics team … Born August 28, 1989 in Hartford, Conn.
VIENS’ CAREER HIGHS
Floor: 9.800 (3-13-09 at Centenary)
About Kirstie
Name: Kirstie Viens
Nickname: Kirst
Major: Biochemistry
After College I want to: become a surgeon
My hobbies are: scrapbooking and going to the beach.
Something I’ve done that most people don’t know is: lived in Germany.
Who inspires you? my parents
The TV show I never miss is: Grey’s Anatomy.
My favorite sporting event to watch is: gymnastics.
My biggest pet peeve is: when people snore.
The best advice I ever received is: “Don’t be afraid to take risks.”
My favorite place on LSU campus is: my bed.
Before a meet I have to: do breathing exercises and visualize my routines over and over.
My craziest teammate is? Why? Paige, because she thinks I’m crazy.
The most dramatic teammate is? Staci, she thought she had a stroke one time.
The most superstitious on the team is? Ashleigh, she has routines for her life.
Who is the biggest prankster on the team? Susan, I’m just taking everyone’s word for it.
What I will miss most about LSU when I leave: my teammates