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Horton Named Gymnast of the Week

February 07, 2006 | Men's Gymnastics

NORMAN, Okla. — University of Oklahoma gymnast Jonathan Horton was named Mountain Pacific Sports Federation Gymnast of the Week Tuesday for the week ending Feb. 6. The conference announced the honor three days after Horton finished second in the all-around at the Winter Cup and was named to the U.S. Senior National Team for a third year.

The sophomore captain also finished third on the floor exercise, still rings and high bar at the event. It is the second straight year that the Houston, Texas native was named MPSF Gymnast of the Week following the Winter Cup. In 2005, Horton received the honor after tying for first on the floor and finishing fourth on the vault to earn a spot on the U.S. National team.

Horton's award marks the third straight week that a Sooner gymnast has won the honor bestowed on top gymnast from the conference that counts OU, Air Force, California, Nebraska and Stanford as its members.

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