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University of Illinois Athletics

2014 Men's Gymnastics Roster

Doug Blanton

  • Ht./Wt. - /
  • Position SR
  • Hometown Harvard, Mass.
  • High School Worcester Academy

Biography

Career Highs
Still Rings: 13.500 (at UIC, 1/12/14)

2014 // Junior
Set career high of 13.500 on still rings against UIC.

2013 // Sophomore
Did not compete.

High School / Club
Graduate of Worcester Academy ... Trained at Sterling Academy of Gymnastics ... Qualified for Nationals four times ... Member of the Illinois club gymnastics team before joining the varsity team in 2012-13.

Personal
Born Douglas Charles Blanton on Sept. 25, 1991 ... Son of Russell and Susan Blanton ... Has four siblings, Kate, Tucker, Ben and Jeff ... Majoring in biological engineering ... Biggest thrill in sports is learning a new skill ... Favorite athlete is Paul Pierce ... Lists his parents as the people who most influenced his athletic career.