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SCOTT JOHNSON Scott was a member of the gold medal team at the 1984 Olympic Garnes and a member of the 1988 Olympic Team as well. He has worked in management, marketing, public relations, and sales throughout the years following his athletic retirement. These experiences have served as stepping stones into his future goals of owning a gyrrmastics facility. Scott spent several years working at a gyrrmastics club in Oviedo, Florida, as head coach. "My love and passion for the sport of gyrrmastics will never end, and I truly enjoy . working with young athletes in helping them reach their goals and dreams." Scott will open his own gym later this year in Florida and will offer both recreational and competitive programs. "I am confident that the extensive training I received in the corporate market over the years will be very useful in running my own business. And now I can truly give back to the sport that has been so great to me in the past.~ He said, "It is amazing to me how the sport ~ , of gyrrmastics has progressed in its difficulty requirements and in the quality and strength of our athletes. In the 1980 and 1984 era, we set new standards in skill development and originality from what it was in the past. And ever since that great moment of success in 1984, our teams have maintained that pursuit of excellence and continue to bring the sport new levels. We've made great strides the last several years - just a few more steps and we will reach the top."
PETER VIDMAR Peter won a gold medal on pommel horse as well as in the team competition. He also won the silver medal in the all-around. Peter and his wife Donna have five children. TImothy (named after Tim Daggett) is almost 18 and will enroll in BYU in the fall. He's a former gyrrmast and avid surfer and snowboarder. Christopher, 16, is an accomplished pianist and a very good high school wrestler. Stephen, 14, will be competing as a Class 3 at Jr. Nationals. Kathryn, 12, is soccer crazy and on a few teams. Emily, 9, is competing in trampoline and tumbling and will start competing in gyrrmastics in the fall. Peter spends much of his time on the corporate lecture circuit where he continues to perform for audiences on the pommel horse. His new book was released a few months ago entitled, "Risk, Originality, & Virtuosity, the Keys to a Perfect 10." It's a business / self improvement book. Peter's also the Co-Chair of the U.S. Olympic Committee Summer Sports Summit, a series of workshops designed to help America's medal hopefuls to win gold at Athens in 2004. Peter's also a serious cyclist. "I've competed in 24-hour races and ultra endurance races. I placed second in my age category at the NORBA National Championship Series race at Big Bear, Calif. last year. I lost by two seconds." Peter's also the honorary Co-Chair (along with Bela Karolyi and Mary Lou Retton) of the 2003 World Championships. ''I'm convinced it will be the best ever," said Peter. He added, "I think our U.S. teams will see some serious time on the victory platform."
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