As a native of Utah, Kim Tessen grew up knowing that competing for Utah’s gymnastics was a rare privilege, which is why the last few seasons have been a bit frustrating for her.
Her freshman year was cut short by an Achilles tendon injury, then came a shoulder injury that has limited her the last two years.
Finally, now that she is a senior, Tessen is healthy and ready to make the most of her senior year. She served notice with her performance in the opener, when she scored 9.9s on the vault and floor and 9.