The Pit Activity Book March/April 2016 | Page 9

JONATHAN HORTON

2x Olympic medalist , 2x world championships medalist , 2x usa National All-around champion
What what motivates you to continue to improve impoove your gymnastics ? >
I want to be an Olympic Champion .
What is your advice to an aspiring gymnast ?
Never let failure bring you down . Use it as fire to make you work harder and beat the odds .
Who who KEEPS keEPS you motivated through your gymnastics career ?
My wife Haley and family .
If you could be anyone else , who would you be ?
Nobody . I ’ m happy being me .
What is your favorite meal to order in a restaurant ?
Pizza !
Name Three three people you admire .
John Roethlisberger , Tim Tebow , and my wife .
What was your favorite childhood toy ?
Power Rangers .
What IS YOUR GREATEST STRENGTH ?
My work ethic .
What is your greatest challenge ?
Keeping my body strong as I get older .
A shoulder injury will keep
Jonathan from competing for a spot on the 2016 Olympic team , but he hopes to return for the 2017 World Championships on parallel bars or high bar !
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