Macy Toronjo, Hallie Mossett, Peng-Peng LeeMacy Toronjo, Hallie Mossett, Peng-Peng Lee

Macy Toronjo, Hallie Mossett and Christine Peng-Peng Lee

Bruin Banter 2017 - Episode 6: Macy Toronjo

Gymnastics

Toronjo, who won floor exercise with a 9.9 on her first competitive routine in over a year, talks about her inspiring comeback.

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After her inspiring competitive debut on Monday, redshirt freshman Macy Toronjo joins hosts Hallie Mossett and Christine Peng-Peng Lee for episode six of Bruin Banter 2017. 

Toronjo sat out all of last season after undergoing rotator cuff surgery and had her comeback delayed in 2017 due to a rare eye condition that caused some temporary blindness. She made her competitive debut on Feb. 20 in Pauley Pavilion and nailed her floor exercise routine for a first-place score of 9.9. Toronjo talks about that uplifting comeback moment and her journey as a young gymnast moving away from home to train. Additionally, go on the floor and behind-the-scenes for a new installment of Mic'd Up.

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Previous Episodes
Episode 1: Madison Kocian
Episode 2: Sonya Meraz
Episode 3: Kyla Ross
Episode 4: Katelyn Ohashi
Episode 5: Madison Preston