Illini Men's Gymnastics Adds Ashton Anaya
January 20, 2022 | Men's Gymnastics
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CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – Fighting Illini men's gymnastics head coach Justin Spring announced Thursday (Jan. 20) the addition of Ashton Anaya to the program.
Anaya joins the Illini as a junior after spending the previous two years at community college training with Elevate Gymnastics Academy. A rings specialist, Anaya is available to compete immediately for the Illini.
"He has the potential to be a national champion on rings. He's one of the strongest gymnasts we've ever had in the gym!" head coach Justin Spring said of Anaya.
ASHTON ANAYA | STILL RINGS | ELK GROVE, CALIF. | RIO VALLEY CHARTER SCHOOL | ELEVATE GYMNASTICS ACADEMY
HIGH SCHOOL
- Attended and graduated from Rio Valley Charter School in 2019.
- Trained at Elevate Gymnastics Academy under coach Ron Howard.
- Also competed in Karate for four years.
PERSONAL
- Born March 9, 2002.
- Son of Daniel and Jennifer Anaya.
- Has one brother, Kyle (22).
- Majoring in Information Sciences at Illinois.
- Competed with Brandon Ngai in a lower level at Elevate.
- Committed to the Illini in Fall 2021 and moved to Illinois mid-year.
- Chose Illinois because "I loved the environment the coaches and team created in the gym, and I knew it would be a good fit for me. Illinois also has a great program for technology-based majors that I was interested in pursuing."
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