130: Justin Spring, Olympic Medalist & Son Of An Astronaut, Has Always Pushed The Limits To Foster Success And Integrity-Both As An Elite Athlete & Head College Coach. Justin Leads Through Respect For The Sport & For Others

Justin Spring is an Olympic medalist in gymnastics and now spends his time helping others to perform at their best. Justin was a member of the bronze medal winning U.S. team at the 2008 Olympics in Beijing. He was also a top gymnast in NCAA competition, where he represented the University of Illinois. Born in Houston, Texas and raised in Burke, Virginia Justin graduated from Lake Braddock Secondary School in 2002. His father, Sherwood Spring is a Vietnam Veteran and retired NASA astronaut. His sister, Sarah, was also a highly decorated collegiate gymnast at The Ohio State University in Columbus, OH from 2000 to 2004. In 2010 Justin was named Head Coach of the Fighting Illini men's gymnastics team. Justin is proud to return and represent his alma mater - the University where, as an athlete, he strung together one of the best seasons in Illinois gymnastics' history. His success at Illinois culminated in 2006 when he won the Nissen-Emery Award, an honor that goes to the top senior male gymnast in the nation.