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    Chad Mason
    Chad Mason
    Class:
    Sophomore
    Hometown:
    Lake Balboa, Calif.
    High School:
    Homeschooled
    Height / Weight:
    5-8 / 140
    Event:
    PH
    Birthdate:
    03/23/1991

    Career Highlights
     Competed in seven Junior Olympics National Championships
    Five-time event finalist at JO Nationals (Pommel Horse)

    Freshman 2011
    Competed in 11 meets on pommel horse ... Won his first-career event title on pommel horse with a career-high score of 15.100 against Penn State.

    Club
    Seven-time qualifier to Junior Olympics National Championships ... Five-time event finalist on pommel horse at JO National Championships ... Won numerous state and regional championships in the all-around.

    Personal
    Born Chad Thomas Mason on March 23, 1991 ... Son of Tom and Lisa Mason ... Has one older sister, Katie ... Enrolled in general curriculum ... Hobbies include working as a part-time ice curler, surfing, wakeboarding, motocross and snowboarding ... Past summer job includes working as a stuntman ... Biggest thrill in sports is learning a new skill ... Lists Justin Spring as his favorite athlete because he is very motivating ... Names his parents as most influencing his athletic career because "they drove me to the gym everyday for 14 years and were always there for me" ... Would like to open a stunt school after graduation.

    Mason's Career Highs
    Pommel Horse: 15.100 (vs. Penn State, 2/19/11)

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