Michael Artlip

Birthdate: 7/17/2002
Program: Men's Artistic
Level: Senior
Current Residence: Bellaire, TX
Club: Penn State University Gymn.
Head Coach: Gene Watson
Other Coaches: Ian Thompson, Tim Erwin, Cameron Deer

Personal Information

Birthplace: Houston, TX
Hometown: Bellaire, TX
Instagram: Instagram.com/mvartlip
YouTube: YouTube.com/channel/UChGQlRmNI1eMye3uhgqmm2g

Name of High School: Strake Jesuit College Prep
High School Graduation Year: 2020
Year you began gymnastics: 2005
Favorite Event: Floor Exercise
How did you get involved in gymnastics: I would constantly jump off furniture at home, so my mom put me in a gymnastics class to provide a constructive outlet for my energy.
Favorite thing about gymnastics: The satisfaction of hard work paying off.
What are your goals for gymnastics?: To compete for a D1 university.
Names of parents/guardians/spouse: Mark and Kathy Artlip
Names of sibling(s): John and Allison

Interests Outside the Gym

Favorite school subject: Physics
Hobbies or favorite activities: Card magic, Quiz bowl
Favorite music: Anything but country
Favorite book(s): Brave New World
Favorite movie(s): Monty Python and the Holy Grail
Favorite TV show(s): The Office, Family Guy
Favorite Food: Tortilla soup
Charity Involvement: Counselor at Camp Blessing, a summer camp for kids with special needs
Other sports involvement: Diving team at my school

National Competition Results

2022 U.S. Classic, Salt Lake City, Utah -
2022 Winter Cup, Frisco, Texas -
2020 Winter Cup Challenge, Las Vegas, Nev. - (Jr. Div.)
2019 U.S. Gymnastics Championships, Kansas City, Mo. - 4th-VT (15-16)
2019 National Qualifier, Colorado Springs, Colo - 5th-AA (Jr. Div.)
2019 Men's Junior Olympic National Championships, Reno, Nev. - 5th-VT(T); 6th-FX(T) (JE L10 Age 16)
2018 Men's Junior Olympic National Championships, Oklahoma City, Okla. - 5th-VT (JE L10 Age 15)
2016 Men's Junior Olympic National Championships, Battle Creek, Mich. - 2nd-FX (L9 JE 13)

International Competition Results