John Gibbons
Height: 5-11
Weight: 70kg
Birthplace: London, England
High School: Kingham H.S. (Kingham, Oxfordshire) '07
College: University of Northampton, UK
Year of Graduation: Has been given official suspension of studies to train for Pentathlon with the ambition of reaching the 2010 Olympics.
Major: Business & Marketing (Hons)
Website: http://www.teamjohngibbons.com/
Other Sports Played in High School: swimming, running, tennis, soccer, basketball and rugby
Hobbies: tennis, films, driving and flying
Favorite Foods: Rolo's, and ham & cheese toasties
Pre-Competition Meal: pasta with tomato sauce, Mars bar
Favorite Athlete: Lewis Hamilton (Formula I)
Favorite Movie: "Hot Shots"
Favorite Music: MGMT
Favorite Country Visited for Competition: Egypt
Did You Know?: John is dyslexic and has found his involvement with sport, particularly when he was younger, to be critical in building his self-esteem.
MAJOR COMPETITION RESULTS
2009 Junior World Championships (Taiwan): 58th
2009 NORCECA Championships - Junior: BRONZE
2009 USA Nationals - Junior: GOLD
2008 Junior World Championships (Egypt): 32nd
2008 USA Nationals - Junior: GOLD
2007 Junior World Championships (Portugal): 35th
2007 Youth A World Championships (S. Africa): 27th
2007 British Nationals - Youth A: BRONZE
2007 USA Nationals - Youth A: GOLD
last updated 9/18/09
