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Career Highlights
18th World Maccabiah Games (2009)
Five-time USAG JO National Qualifier (2004-06, 2009-10)
Two-time USAG JO National Event Semifinalist (2009-10)
Three-time USAG State Champion (Still Rings, 2005-06, 2010)
Freshman 2011
Competed in nine meets on rings ... Set a career high on the event at the NCAA team finals with a 14.600 ... Placed third with a 14.500 against UIC.
High School/Club
Graduate of Solon High School ... Competed for Team USA at the 2009 18th World Maccabiah Games ... Five-time USAG Junior Olympic national qualifier ... Two-time USAG JO National event semifinalist ... Three-time USAG state champion on rings.
Personal
Born Andrew David Margolis on November 22, 1991 ... Son of Jeffrey and Robyn Margolis ... Has one older sister, Erin ... Majoring in mechanical engineering ... Hobbies include sports, especially football ... Past summer job includes working as a recreation camp counselor ... Lists Jim Brown as his favorite athlete because he is one of the greatest running backs of all time and played for the Cleveland Browns ... Names his parents as most influencing his athletic career because "they were always supportive of everything I did or wanted to do, no matter what" ... Would like to design roller coasters as a mechanical engineer at a major roller coaster manufacturing company.
Margolis' Career Highs
Rings: 14.600 (at NCAA Team Finals, 4/15/11)
