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'''Blaine Wilson''' (born [[August 3]], [[1974]]) is an [[United states|American]] [[gymnastics|gymnast]] from [[Columbus, Ohio]].
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'''Blaine Carew Wilson''' (born August 3, 1974) is a retired American [[gymnastics|gymnast]] who was a member of the [[United States men's national artistic gymnastics team]]. He is a five-time U.S. national champion (1996-2000), a three-time Olympian (1996, 2000, 2004), and an Olympic silver medalist in the team competition at the [[Gymnastics at the 2004 Summer Olympics|2004 Olympic Games]].
Wilson won his first World Championships medal at the 2003 Worlds when he helped the team to a silver-medal finish. Months later, at the 2004 Visa American Cup, Wilson tore his left biceps tendon, and vowed to return for the 2004 Olympic Games. His hard work and determination earned him a spot on the men's Olympic Team, and in Athens the team battled for a silver medal victory. Blaine Carew Wilson is the first man to win five consecutive national titles since USA Gymnastics was named the sport's National Governing Body, and the third man to win five consecutive U.S. all-around titles (or more) in gymnastics history. He comes from a sports-minded family and is named after baseball great Rod Carew and former Dallas Cowboys guard Blaine Nye. Wilson 's father started him in gymnastics at age four because he was so energetic. Wilson was a member of the 2000 and 1996 Olympic Team. Both teams placed fifth, the strongest Olympic Team showing since 1984. Wilson also finished fourth at the 1999 World Championships. He won his first national title at the 1996 Coca-Cola National Championships. In 1995, at his first World Championships competition, he was the highest U.S. all-around finisher (25th). He has completed his eligibility at Ohio State University , winning the Jesse Owens Award in 1997, presented by the Big Ten Conference to recognize its outstanding male athlete. Wilson married Makare Desilets on March 28, 2001, and celebrated the birth of their first daughter, Wakaya, on Oct. 4, 2002. Wilson also enjoys golf, soccer and biking.


==Early life and education==
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Blaine Wilson was born in [[Columbus, Ohio]].<ref>{{cite Sports-Reference |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/wi/blaine-wilson-1.html |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150908092556/http://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/wi/blaine-wilson-1.html |archivedate=September 8, 2015 |df=}}</ref> He comes from a sports-minded family and is named after baseball great [[Rod Carew]] and former Dallas Cowboys guard [[Blaine Nye]]. Wilson's father started him in gymnastics at age four because he was so energetic. Wilson competed in college for [[Ohio State University]], where he was coached by 1976 bronze-medal winner [[Peter Kormann]]. In 1997, Wilson won the 1997 [[Big Ten Athlete of the Year]] award as well as the [[Nissen Award]] (the "[[Heisman]]" of men's gymnastics).<ref>{{cite web |url=http://usagym.org/pages/home/college/nissenemery.html |title=Nissen Emery Award |website=usagym.org |publisher=[[USA Gymnastics]] |access-date=November 17, 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120823021535/http://usagym.org/pages/home/college/nissenemery.html |archive-date=August 23, 2012}}</ref>
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==Career==
Wilson won his first national all-around title at the 1996 Coca-Cola National Championships and won the next four consecutive national titles. Wilson was the first man to win five consecutive national all-around titles since USA Gymnastics was named the sport's national governing body, and the third man to win five consecutive U.S. all-around titles (or more) in gymnastics history.

Wilson won the silver medal with the U.S. team in the team competition at the [[Gymnastics at the 2004 Summer Olympics|2004 Olympics]]. He also placed fifth with the U.S. team at the 1996 and 2000 Olympics. At the 1999 World Championships, he placed fourth in the all-around and sixth in the team competition. In 1995, in his first World Championship appearance, he was the highest U.S. all-around finisher (25th).

Wilson won his first World Championship medal at the [[2003 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships|2003 World Championships]] where he helped the U.S. team win the silver medal. Months later, at the 2004 Visa [[American Cup (Gymnastics)|American Cup]], Wilson tore his left biceps tendon and vowed to return for the 2004 [[Olympic Games]]. His hard work and determination earned him a spot on his third Olympic team. Wilson and the U.S. team went on to win the silver medal in Athens.

On May 22, 2008, during the first night of competition at the Men's USA Championships, Wilson announced his retirement from gymnastics competition.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.gymnast.com/articles/article/news/20080527/blaine_wilson_retires-12686.html |title=Blaine Wilson Retires |website=Gymnast.com |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080529141859/http://www.gymnast.com/articles/article/news/20080527/blaine_wilson_retires-12686.html |archive-date=May 29, 2008}}</ref>

In 2013, he was inducted into the [[International Sports Hall of Fame]].<ref>{{cite web |title=2013 International Sports Hall of Fame Inductees |url=https://sportshof.org/2013-hall-of-fame/ |website=sportshof.org |author=Dr. Robert Goldman |date=March 12, 2013 |access-date=July 14, 2023}}</ref>

==Personal life==
Wilson married professional volleyball player [[Makare Desilets]] on March 28, 2001, whom he met at the [[United States Olympic Training Center]] in [[Colorado Springs, Colorado]]. They celebrated the birth of their first living child, a daughter, on October 4, 2002, after suffering the loss of a son. Blaine and Makare divorced in 2006. Wilson married [[rhythmic gymnastics|rhythmic gymnast]] [[Aliane Baquerot]]. The couple was both performing on [[The Tour of Gymnastics Superstars]] and after their stop in Sacramento traveled to [[Reno, Nevada]], and married there.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://gymnasticscoaching.com/?p=6253&akst_action=share-this |title=Gymnast Blaine Wilson weds |website=gymnasticscoaching.com}}</ref> Blaine and Aliane have two sons, Jackson and Bodhi.

Blaine currently resides in Columbus where he owns and manages his own gymnastics, cheerleading, and volleyball training facility, Integrity Athletics, in [[Plain City, Ohio]].

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Latest revision as of 21:05, 30 November 2024

For the Australian footballer, see Blayne Wilson.

Blaine Wilson
Full nameBlaine Carew Wilson
Born (1974-08-03) August 3, 1974 (age 50)
Columbus, Ohio, U.S.
Height5 ft 4 in (163 cm)
Weight137 lb (62 kg)
Spouse
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(m. 2008)​

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(m. 2001, divorced)​
Gymnastics career
DisciplineMen's artistic gymnastics
Country representedUnited States
Years on national team1994–2005, 2008
College teamOhio State Buckeyes
GymUSOTC
Team Chevron
Team Texaco
RetiredMay 22, 2008
Medal record
Men's artistic gymnastics
Representing  United States
Event 1st 2nd 3rd
Olympic Games 0 1 0
World Championships 0 1 0
Total 0 2 0
Olympic Games
Silver medal – second place 2004 Athens Team
World Championships
Silver medal – second place 2003 Anaheim Team
AwardsNissen-Emery Award (1997)

Blaine Carew Wilson (born August 3, 1974) is a retired American gymnast who was a member of the United States men's national artistic gymnastics team. He is a five-time U.S. national champion (1996-2000), a three-time Olympian (1996, 2000, 2004), and an Olympic silver medalist in the team competition at the 2004 Olympic Games.

Early life and education

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Blaine Wilson was born in Columbus, Ohio.[1] He comes from a sports-minded family and is named after baseball great Rod Carew and former Dallas Cowboys guard Blaine Nye. Wilson's father started him in gymnastics at age four because he was so energetic. Wilson competed in college for Ohio State University, where he was coached by 1976 bronze-medal winner Peter Kormann. In 1997, Wilson won the 1997 Big Ten Athlete of the Year award as well as the Nissen Award (the "Heisman" of men's gymnastics).[2]

Career

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Wilson won his first national all-around title at the 1996 Coca-Cola National Championships and won the next four consecutive national titles. Wilson was the first man to win five consecutive national all-around titles since USA Gymnastics was named the sport's national governing body, and the third man to win five consecutive U.S. all-around titles (or more) in gymnastics history.

Wilson won the silver medal with the U.S. team in the team competition at the 2004 Olympics. He also placed fifth with the U.S. team at the 1996 and 2000 Olympics. At the 1999 World Championships, he placed fourth in the all-around and sixth in the team competition. In 1995, in his first World Championship appearance, he was the highest U.S. all-around finisher (25th).

Wilson won his first World Championship medal at the 2003 World Championships where he helped the U.S. team win the silver medal. Months later, at the 2004 Visa American Cup, Wilson tore his left biceps tendon and vowed to return for the 2004 Olympic Games. His hard work and determination earned him a spot on his third Olympic team. Wilson and the U.S. team went on to win the silver medal in Athens.

On May 22, 2008, during the first night of competition at the Men's USA Championships, Wilson announced his retirement from gymnastics competition.[3]

In 2013, he was inducted into the International Sports Hall of Fame.[4]

Personal life

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Wilson married professional volleyball player Makare Desilets on March 28, 2001, whom he met at the United States Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado. They celebrated the birth of their first living child, a daughter, on October 4, 2002, after suffering the loss of a son. Blaine and Makare divorced in 2006. Wilson married rhythmic gymnast Aliane Baquerot. The couple was both performing on The Tour of Gymnastics Superstars and after their stop in Sacramento traveled to Reno, Nevada, and married there.[5] Blaine and Aliane have two sons, Jackson and Bodhi.

Blaine currently resides in Columbus where he owns and manages his own gymnastics, cheerleading, and volleyball training facility, Integrity Athletics, in Plain City, Ohio.

References

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  1. ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Blaine Wilson". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on September 8, 2015.
  2. ^ "Nissen Emery Award". usagym.org. USA Gymnastics. Archived from the original on August 23, 2012. Retrieved November 17, 2012.
  3. ^ "Blaine Wilson Retires". Gymnast.com. Archived from the original on May 29, 2008.
  4. ^ Dr. Robert Goldman (March 12, 2013). "2013 International Sports Hall of Fame Inductees". sportshof.org. Retrieved July 14, 2023.
  5. ^ "Gymnast Blaine Wilson weds". gymnasticscoaching.com.
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