Jan. 17, 2008

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. - Current Illinois men's gymnastics assistant coach Justin Spring has had a storied career, from his young beginnings as an Illini freshman to now an assistant coach and Olympic hopeful in 2008. An accomplished gymnast on not only the collegiate stage but in the international spotlight, Spring's story is one of proving to everyone, including himself, that hard work pays off in the end.

In a recent story on the Big Ten website, bigten.org, feature writer Jeff Smith takes fans through Justin's life and previews a little bit of what you can expect from the former Illini, hopefully future gold medalist. Read the story in its entirety on the Big Ten website at bigten.org, or by clicking on the following link: SPRING FEATURE.