Arrow: 10 Things You Didn't Know About Katie Cassidy
9. And A Trained Gymnast
Cassidy is now having to do a lot of action sequences as the Black Canary, and while theyll no doubt be challenging, she does at least have some experience that should come in handy. She trained as a gymnast for 12 years, starting when she was just three years old, and actually did it competitively as well. She had a stereotypically strict Russian coach, and had to train for 25 hours a week. In her own words, she used to cry out of frustration at not being able to do the moves sometimes. She gave it up when she realised shed never make it to the Olympics, and just generally wanted some free-time, but it looks like it is paying off now in a way she probably hadnt imagined.
NCTJ-qualified journalist. Most definitely not a racing driver. Drink too much tea; eat too much peanut butter; watch too much TV. Sadly only the latter paying off so far.
A mix of wise-old man in a young man's body with a child-like wonder about him and a great otherworldly sensibility.
