University of Oklahoma Athletics

Horton Meets with Local Media

June 26, 2008 | Men's Gymnastics

By: Athletics Communications

 
Horton - Bound for Beijing Central 
Olympian Jonathan Horton
Video  The former Sooner talks about winning the Olympic Trials 
Video  Horton on achieving his lifelong goal and celebrity status 
Video  The Olympian discusses how he earned his spot
Video  Horton talks about representing the U.S. and OU

OU Head Coach Mark Williams
Video  OU's head coach talks about Horton winning the trials
Video  Williams on recruiting Horton and his ability
Video  Williams discusses Horton's training until the Olympics 

NORMAN, Okla. -- U.S. Olympian Jonathan Horton and OU head coach Mark Williams met with members of the media on Thursday at the Sam Viersen Gymnastics Center on the campus of the University of Oklahoma.

Click the links to the right to access video from today's media event, which also includes footage of Horton performing on the high bar in front of campers at the team's practice facility.

Horton, Williams and the rest of the 2008 National Championship team recently visited the White House and President Bush at National Champions Day in Washington D.C. and returned Tuesday night.

Horton discussed his recent victory at the U.S. Olympic Trials and about his preparation for the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing. 

The former Sooner will train in Norman before a 10-day session at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs on July 13.

After the training camp in Colorado, Horton, along with Coach Williams, Horton will depart for the Summer Games on July 29 with the rest of the U.S. Men's Gymnastics Team

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