Michael
D'Antino
Junior * Multiple Events
Brookfield, IL * Lyons-Township
1998: One of UIC's top still ring performers…placed first at
home on the
rings versus Michigan State with a 9.650…took first at Minnesota on the
rings with a 9.550…set a career high on the rings with a 9.800 at New
Mexico, finishing in third…grabbed fifth at the NCAA East Regional on the
rings with a score of 9.725.
1997: Did not compete in any meets after suffering a neck
injury
and was
given a medical redshirt for the year and will retain three years of
eligibility.
1996: Practiced with the squad during his rookie season, but
did not see
any meet action. Personal/Prep: Lettered two years as a gymnast at Lyons
Township High School as an all-arounder…was a sectional qualifier in both
1994 and 1995…a 1995 All-American on the still rings…majoring in
Education…born September 14, 1977…son of Ben D'Antino and Brad and Maria
Davis.