Jarrod Hanks

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Jarrod Hanks
Full nameJarrod Jude Hanks
Nickname(s)J
Country representedU.S.A.
Born (1969-07-28) July 28, 1969 (age 54)
Hometown Lafayette, Louisiana

Jarrod Hanks (born July 28, 1969) is a retired American gymnast. he first began gymnastics in 1977. [1] Hanks was a member of the 1991 and 1992 World Championship squads. He did not make it to the 1992 Olympics, placing 9th all-around at the Trials. [2]

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Hanks competed for the University of Oklahoma and was the 1992 Nissen Award winner (the "Heisman" of gymnastics). [3]

Personal life

Hanks is married to singer and entertainer Heather Whittall, from Winter Park, Florida. After retiring, Hanks became a stuntman at Disney World. 2002, Hanks had his first daughter. 2004, Hanks had his second daughter. 2011, Hanks had his third daughter. [4]

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References

  1. "Jarrod Hanks". usagym. Retrieved 17 January 2015.
  2. "Jarrod Hanks". usagym. Retrieved 17 January 2015.
  3. "College Gymnastics - Nissen Emery Award". usagym. Retrieved 17 January 2015.
  4. "Jarrod Hanks". usagym. Retrieved 17 January 2015.