The Pit Activity Book March Edition 2014 | Page 19

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PHOTO OF
THE MONTH

JONATHAN HORTON DOING HIS
FAVORITE RINGS SKILL, A MALTESE,
IN THE SURROUNDING WOODS OF
IGC.

JONATHAN

Horton
KALI

What kind of impact have
your parents had on your
gymnastics career?

on social media

JOSHUAPOLIT22

“My parents have been one of my
greatest supporters. The best thing they
have ever done is never put pressure on
me. They always told me from day one
that they wanted me to be happy and if
gymnastics wasn't for me, they would
never be upset if I stopped.”

_LAUREN_T_

What is your favorite
thing about visiting IGC?
“The atmosphere! IGC is a true camp
and I love that itʼs in the mountains with
real cabins. IGC is exactly what I think of
when I think of a summer camp. The
gymnastics is awesome too!”

LIAM

How has having a child affected
your gymnastics and training?
“I no longer train for me. Now, Iʼm
always thinking about my son and I want
him to be proud of his dad. I train for my
family and my country.”

How does one become a
beast like Jonathan Horton?
“Haha! You become a beast like me by hating to
lose more than you even want to win. I will do
anything to be the best at what I do and I always
want to win.”

SHEABAKERR

What is the weirdest thing your
coach has asked you to do?
“When I was in college my coach, Mark
Williams made me come to the gym at 4:30
a.m. to do a full intrasquad. I was training for
World Championships and we had