Mike Matzek
| Mike Matzek | |
|---|---|
| — Gymnast — | |
| Country represented |
 United States |
| Born |
July 27, 1965 Maryville, Tennessee |
| Height | 5 ft 1 in (1.5 m) |
| Discipline | Men's artistic gymnastics |
| Years on national team | USA |
| College team | Stanford University |
Mike Matzek (born July 27th, 1965) is a gymnast. Matzek attended Stanford University, and was a NCAA All-American on the rings.
Early years
Matzek was born in 1965. He attended Maryville High School in Maryville, Tennessee, and conducted his workouts at Maryville College under coach Pat Dial. Mike Matzek was Tennessee Gymnastics State Champion for six years. He graduated from high school in 1984.
College career
Matzek received an athletic scholarship to attend the Stanford University in Stanford, California, and was a member of the Stanford's Men's Gymnastics team from 1984-1988.[1] He won the 19 and under National Championship held at Ohio State University in 1985 and finished seventh at the NCAA Nationals that same year. He finished third at the NCAA Nationals in 1986, and fourth in the 1988 NCAA Nationals. He was co-captain of the Stanford Gymnastic Team 1986-87 and 1987–88 and voted Most Outstanding Gymnastic 1986-87 and Most Valuable Gymnastic 1987-88. He was NCAA All-American on the Rings in 1988 and a member of the 1987 Senior National Team. He qualified for the Olympic Trials in 1988.[2]
Now
Matzek has a wife and two lovely daughters. He is a physical therapist.
Honors
- Inducted into the Tennessee State Gymnastics Hall of Fame in 2007.
- Inducted into the Blount County Sports Hall of Fame 2008.[3]
References
External links
- LA Times Article mentioning Matzek in NCAA Championship
- LA Times Article mentioning Matzek in U.S. Championship