Birthdate: 12/30/1992 Program: Men's Artistic Level: Senior Current Residence: Colorado Spgs, CO Club: U.S.O.T.C. Gymnastics Head Coach: Vitaly Marinitch

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• 2012 Olympic team member. Finished 8th in the all-around
• 2012 U.S. all-around champion, high bar silver medalist and pommel horse, still rings & parallel bars bronze medalist
• 2012 Winter Cup Challenge all-around, parallel bars and high bar (tie) champion, pommel horse silver medalist
• 2011 World Championships team bronze medalist and 5th in the all-around
• 2011 U.S. parallel bars silver medalist and all-around, pommel horse & high bar bronze medalist

Year you began gymnastics: 1999
Favorite Event: high bar, parallel bars
How did you get involved in gymnastics: I was a black belt in Tae Kwon Do, and my father realized I could do more because I was strong as a young child. He would see me doing flips and splits and decided to introduce me to the sport.
Favorite thing about gymnastics: When I am on the high bar, I feel like I am flying.
What are your goals for gymnastics?: My goal in gymnastics is to be ready to try out for the 2012 Olympic Games, possibly make the team and win at least one gold medal for the United States.
Names of parents/guardians: My parents William and Damaris are my backbone; they are there for me through the good times and the hard times, helping me follow my dream.
Names of sibling(s): Brothers- Erik, Manny, Jason Sister-Jessica Erik is the oldest, and he and Jessica both teach recreational gymnastics. Manny teaches pre-school gymn
Family members in sports: Erik-Football Jessica-Tennis Manny-is an instructor in tae kwon do