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Former Utah gymnast Kristina Baskett is still rolling and tumbling — now with swords and knives as Arya’s stunt double on ‘Game of Thrones’ [Spoiler alert]

With one flying leap, Kristina Baskett solidified one of the coolest post-gymnastics resumes that ever existed.

“Hi, my name is Kristina Baskett, I am experienced in flips, twists and knife fights. Oh, and I killed the Night King.”

OK, so the former Utah gymnast didn’t exactly have the glory of killing TV’s baddest cold-hearted villain. Technically that honor went to actress Maisie Williams, who plays Arya on HBO’s Game of Thrones, which is in its eighth and final season.

But, since Baskett is Williams’ stunt double, we’re going to credit the Ute for saving all of humanity from joining the legion of the wights.