In the weeks leading up to her freshman debut, Rachael Lukacs’ anticipation turned into a mental struggle, or a funk, as she put it.
A small mistake became overwhelmingly drastic in Lukacs’ head and there was a persistent drive for perfection. She would work tirelessly in the practice gym to try to improve any small technicality, and Lukacs meant well by it, too.
Lukacs’ lifelong dream was to become a GymDog, and she had always wanted to show her best ability on vault. She had recorded numerous perfect 10s in her club gymnastics career, and showcased her talents with a 9.