Allan Bower, Sean Melton and Timothy Wang
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INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., May 27, 2009 – USA Gymnastics recently named the 2009 U.S. Men’s Junior Olympic National Team, based on performances at the 2009 U.S. Junior Olympic National Championships in Cincinnati, Ohio.

The Level 9 Junior Olympic National Team is comprised of the following 14 members:

  • Allan Bower, Chandler, Ariz./Xtreme Gymnastics
  • Sean Melton, Orlando, Fla./Orlando Metro
  • Timothy Wang, Riverside, Calif./South Coast Gymnastics
  • Jacob Dastrup, Lindon, Utah/Arete Gymnastics
  • Andrew Rickly, Lewis Center, Ohio/Hocking Valley Gymnastics Center
  • Jesse Himmelsbach, Butler, K.Y./Queen City Gymnastics
  • Andrew Botto, Redwood City, Calif./San Mateo Gymnastics
  • David Jessen, East Greenwich, R.I./Tim Daggett Gold Medal Gymnastics
  • Jeffrey Frantom, Henderson, N.V./Gymcats Gymnastics
  • Nicholas Spiro, Laguna Niguel, Calif./New Hope Gymnastics
  • Yul Moldauer, Wellington, Colo./5280 Gymnastics
  • Ari McEwing, Chalfont, Pa./High Performance Gymnastics Training Center
  • Hunter Justus, Cypress, Texas/Cypress Academy
  • Colin VanWicklen, Magnolia, Texas/Cypress Academy

The U.S. Men’s Junior National Team will be determined following competition at the 2009 Visa Championships, Aug. 12-15, in Dallas, Texas.