Wednesday, August 08, 2007

Houston Lands Mens Gymnastics Championships for 2008

By Robert H. Kelly

(HOUSTON, TX, August 8, 2007) Houston will has been selected as the site for the 2008 national championships for men's rhythmic and artistic gymnastics, along with the dicipline of trampoline in May 22-24 2008. The events will be held at Reliant Park.

This will be the first time in many years that the mens and womens championships will be contested at different times and locations.

Texas is the most active state in terms of mens gymnastics, with 22 of the 86 men competing at this years nationals coming from the Lone Star State.

Notable Texans who will be competing at this years nationals include former national all-around champions Sean Townsend and Todd Thornton, American Cup all-around champion Jonathan Horton and 2004 Olympic team alternate Raj Bhavsar.

Check back with TexSport Publications for further information and updated news on this event.

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