The Pit Activity Book January/February 2015 | Page 18

CHRIS BROOKS Ask CHRIS BROOKS Q Q A A Q Q A A Q A What’s your favorite memory from competing at the University of Oklahoma? “Probably NCAA’s my freshman year. OU hosted that year and we were undefeated all season. It was an insane team finals between us and Illinois. We ended up with the win and to this day it is one of my favorites competitions to be a part of!” How did you get started in gymnastics? “My dad did gymnastics in high school so he started teaching my brother, sister and myself all the basics at home for fun. We picked it up pretty quick.” Whats your favorite part of IGC? “The opportunity to give back to the sport that has given me so much. Getting to coach and interact with the future of the sport is always a blast!” How do you like training at the Olympic Training Center? “Its great! We have a big group of very talented guys here so we push each other pretty hard and we have tons of fun, too!” Where’s the coolest place you’ve ever competed? “I would say Tokyo. I really enjoyed the team competition at the “Japan Cup”. It was beautiful, the people were really polite and the food was absolutely delicious!” WE HAD TONS OF GREAT SUBMISSIONS TO THE @officialIGC “ASK CHRIS BROOKS” CONTEST & THESE ARE THE WINNING QUESTIONS. MAKE SURE TO CHECK FOR MORE AMAZING CONTESTS ON THE IGC SOCIAL MEDIA PAGES! Brandon Wynn and Chris Brooks encouraging a p hoto hoto o t m f he he onth onth camper during IGC 2014!