Name: Jonathan HortonSport: Gymnastics
Height: 5’1”
Current Residence: Houston, Texas
College: University of Oklahoma
- 2008 Olympic Games, silver medal on the horizontal bar and bronze team medal
- 2012 Olympic Games, 5th place in team competition, 6th place in the high bar individual event final
- Won three NCAA titles with Oklahoma
- 2006 NCAA all-around champion
- 2008 USA Gymnastics Men's Athlete of the Year
- Three-time American Cup all-around champion
- 2010 World all-around bronze medalist
Fun Facts: Horton's favorite meal is BBQ chicken, refried beans, potato salad, and a Coke ... Horton began gymnastics in 1990 ... In 2009, Horton married Haley DeProspero, a former gymnast for the University of Oklahoma
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USA Gymnastics
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Yul Moldauer Earns Best U.S. Men’s All-Around Finish At Worlds Since 2010
Todd Kortemeier Oct. 22, 2021
The Olympian finished just off the podium in fourth place.
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Can Oklahoma Topple 'Bama? Olympian And Paralympian Alumni Weigh In
Jamie MacDonald Dec. 28, 2018
Proud alums Jennifer Schuble (Alabama) and Jonathan Horton (Oklahoma) predict the Orange Bowl.
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Back To Beijing, Day 6: A Decade Ago, Kim Rhode Won Shooting Silver For 4 Medals In As Many Games
Chrös McDougall Aug. 14, 2018
Swimmers Jason Lezak and a Natalie Coughlin-led relay were among the other U.S. medalists.
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Back To Beijing, Day 4: Team USA’s Best Day Yet With Historic Shooting Gold For Army Specialist Glenn Eller
Chrös McDougall Aug. 12, 2018
Michael Phelps won his third gold medal on Aug. 12, which was one of seven from U.S. swimmers.
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Red, White & Trending: Jan. 12-18
Jamie MacDonald Jan. 19, 2018
Team USA's action ride-along programs with Joey Mantia (hypnotic), Matt Mortensen and Jayson Terdiman (wild), Ted Ligety (slowwww) and Katie Uhlaender (dangerous, too dangerous); Dale Jr. accepts Nick Cunningham's offer; Team USA's sliders are thinking about Steven Holcomb; Lindsey Vonn and Laurenne Ross share inspiring comeback posts; John Daly and Matt Antoine share socks; Daly, Meryl Davis and Gus Kenworthy get judgy; Matt Hamilton has Canadian sartorial flair; Hunter Woodhall reminds us all not to listen; Jonathan Horton can still flip it; Maggie Steffens finds (what else?) a pool, in Budapest; David Boudia already has Tokyo on his mind already; and more
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Red, White & Trending: Aug. 25-31
Jamie MacDonald Sept. 01, 2017
Ties to Houston bind Team USA to those most affected by Hurricane Harvey, including Sam McGuffie, Jonathan Horton, Simone Manuel, Simone Biles and Stuart Holden; now in college, Paralympic star Hunter Woodhall misses home; Michael Phelps’ big announcement; Team USA’s impact on the US Open; why sliding athletes make the U.S. Olympic Training Center something special; women’s ice hockey national teamers share an epic trip through Oregon; Lolo Jones is training with pizza, Joey Mantia is training in slow motion and Ashley Caldwell is training with a twist; Team USA’s skiers and snowboarders help us come to a conclusion on New Zealand; and more.
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Longtime U.S. Gymnastics Stalwart Jonathan Horton Officially Retires
Chrös McDougall June 20, 2017
Horton won two Olympic medals during his distinguished Team USA career.
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Red, White & Trending: Feb. 24-March 2
Jamie MacDonald March 03, 2017
Simone Biles makes her DWTS splash (but she’s not the only Olympian); USWNT’ers Mallory Pugh and Lindsey Horan are caught running late; returning short track speedskater Aly Dudek still has it, Laura Wilkinson says she’s back, too; Lindsey Vonn’s sneak-peek assessment of PyeongChang; Jonathan Horton has a ninja training accident; luge star Erin Hamlin reflects in slow motion; a pair of 6-foot-11 NBA stars make for a tall Fat Tuesday float; Amy Purdy lights up Rio’s Carnival; Landon Donovan’s announcement for World Cup 2038; Kayla Harrison’s sweet note to BFF newlywed Marti Malloy; Angel McCoughtry’s among the pyramids; Shaun White’s among the trees; Allysa Seely and Brad Snyder leave lasting impressions and more.
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Red, White & Trending: Dec. 9-15
Jamie MacDonald Dec. 16, 2016
Team USA biggest basketball stars send heartfelt condolences after broadcaster's death, vintage video of Sandi Morris’ athletic fail, another of Simone Biles’ excellent adventures, Sports Illustrated honors two Team USA legends in one night, Paralympian Mallory Weggemann takes inspiring steps closer to walking down the aisle, Elf on the Shelf hijinks with soccer Olympians, Ronda Rousey's dramatic announcement, winter wonderlands from around the country, Mary Lou Retton news that may make you feel old and much more.
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Red, White & Trending: Dec. 2-8
Jamie MacDonald Dec. 09, 2016
Simone Biles, fan girl circa 2013, pretty much loses her mind after receiving a text from Aly Raisman; Steph Curry puts a spin on curling; Sydney Leroux Dwyer gets it out of the way early: She’ll be an overbearing soccer mom; Missy Franklin’s barnstorming book tour suggests she’s a big deal; freeskier David Wise takes his stairs six at a time, thankyouverymuch; plenty of dog pics; gymnasts in slow motion; summer stars hit the ice in Boston; Team USA around the world, including in the trees, and much more.
