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Todd Thornton Profile |
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Birth Date: October 14, 1982
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Birth Place: Casper, Wyoming, USA
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Birth Name: Todd Thornton
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Biography |
Every year at the National Championships a junior and a
senior win the title. In 2000 at the Junior Mens Nationals,
one man stood atop all the others. Todd Thornton was the
winner of that Nationals.
Born on October 14th, 1982 in Casper Wyoming, Cindy and Kim
Thornton didn't know what all they would be in for when they
entered Todd into gymnastics in 1989. Not too long after
Todd began gymnastics, a young man named Sean Townsend
tumbled into the Thornton Family. Litterally and
Figureativy. Needing a home and a loving family, the
Thornton's adopted Sean. Now with 4 sons and a daughter
(Sean's Sister) The Thorntons were a big happy family. At
the 2000 National Championships, the whole Thornton/Townsend
Crew were in for a huge suprise, a National Champion, and a
qualifer to the Olympic Trials. Sean competed in the
Olympics. He showed Todd, who progresivly had moved his way
up from 3rd to first in the span of 98-00, what it was like
to accomplish a dream. Todd is now following his dream. In
november of 2000 Todd made his international debut at the
International Team Championships. Where he helped the USA
Team Place Second. Coming up to the National Championships,
his first as a senior Todd would be ready. Tieing for 6th
Place at the Nationals Qualified Todd as the alternate of
the 2001 World Championships Team. One of many steps in
reaching his dream.
2002 was another stepping up year for Todd as he qualifed
for the national team and made a name for himself at more
than one international competition. His major competition
was when he helped the USA sweep the podium at the Jurassic
Classic, Todd being the champion.
The next year wasn't as easy for Todd, as his mom was
diagnosed with cancer Todd backed off his training and spent
more time with his family. His mom went into remission in
late 2003 and Todd continued his work in the gym with a new
attitude in his gymnastics.
2004 brought out the best in Todd as he started off with a
first place finish at the 2004 Winter Cup. He continued onto
the National Championships where he placed fourth all around
qualifying him to the 2004 Olympic Trials. With Todd's dream
within his grasp he continued to train as hard as he could.
At the trials he was not choosen to attend the selection
camp. Although Todd was dissappointed it didn't stop him for
long. He headed right back into the gym and began his
training for the 2008 Olympic Games! |
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Other Information |
2000 U.S. junior national all-around champ.
2005 U.S. national all-around champ.
Has 3 older brothers: Jason, Jonathan & Tyler
Has 1 adopted brother, Sean Townsend, who's also a gymnast
(competed at the 2000 Olympics)
Attending San Jacinto Community College |
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