2016 (Freshman Year)
Did not compete.
Gymnastics Background
Trained at Artistic Sports Academy Plus in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, under Barry Mattern…Competed at states four years in a row….Qualified to regionals in 2013 and 2014…Member of the TOPs National Team… Holds two state championship titles in the uneven bars and floor exercise
Personal
Born Madison Ashleigh Heckman in Danville, Pennsylvania, on February 16, 1997...Daughter of Gary and Angie Heckman...Has one younger sister, Aleigh...Names doing crafty things and spending time with her friends and family as her hobbies, Nick Jonas as her favorite musical entertainer, science and math as her favorite subjects, the Yankees as her favorite professional sports team, and Nastia Liukin as her favorite athlete...Says chocolate peanut butter anything is her favorite food, “The Shack” is her favorite book, “One Tree Hill” is her favorite television show and anywhere tropical is her favorite place to visit...Majoring in science.
Why Penn State?
“I chose Penn State because of all the pride behind the school's name. So many people are honored to say they came from PSU. I also love all of the school spirit this school has. You can really feel the love and support.”