Jordyn Wieber She is on the USA Olympic Gymnastic team She is one of the five gymnasts on the team...
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My Favorite Athlete • Jordyn Wieber • She is on the USA Olympic Gymnastic team • She is one of the five gymnasts on the team • She competes in individual and team gymnastics competitions Presented by: Ashley Struble Activity 6 Biography of Your Favorite Athlete 12/1/14
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My Favorite Athlete
• Jordyn Wieber• She is on the USA Olympic
Gymnastic team• She is one of the five
gymnasts on the team • She competes in individual and
team gymnastics competitionsPresented by: Ashley StrubleActivity 6Biography of Your Favorite Athlete12/1/14
How it Happened
Jordyn’s parents recognized that their daughter had an athletic aptitude at the age of 2. At the age of 4 years old Wieber started taking the training seriously. By the time she was 10 she was at Level 10 which is the highest in Junior Olympic program.
Jordyn Wieber’s Major Accomplishments
Accomplishments Year
She had filled in for an injured gymnast at the American Cup
2011
Wieber was chosen to compete with the U.S. Olympic women's gymnastics team at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, England.
2012
She a member of the gold medal-winning US women's gymnastics teams at the 2011 World Championships and the 2012 Summer Olympics. She was also the 2011 world women's all-around champion.
2012
Famous Quote
“Staying humble has always been really important to me, and always being proud of what you're representing.”
Jordyn Wieber's Hobbies and
Interests
Jordyn likes hanging out with friends. She also enjoys shopping and spending time with her family. Her hobbies are scrapbooking and crafts.
Personal Life
Jordyn Wieber is 19 years old. She has two sisters and a brother all involved in sports. She supports St. Jude’s Children’s Research Center. Jordan attends UCLA studying Psychology and is one of the team managers for the UCLA gymnastic program.
Other Interesting Tidbits
She is the first US Olympic woman’s gymnastic team member from Michigan.Favorite event is Beam.Favorite subject is Math.Favorite music is Hip Hop.By accepting a sponsorship deal with Adidas, Wieber ended her eligibility to compete in college gymnastics but can be the team manager for UCLA gymnastics.
Photo Gallery
Jordyn Wieber 2012 London Olympics - Floor Routine
Jordyn Wieber on Her Favorite Event Beam
Jordyn Wieber with her Olympic Gold Medal
Jordyn Wieber on Bars at Artistic Gymnastics World Championships Tokyo 2011
Jordyn Wieber of the US Leaps Off Vault.
