With the Olympics fast approaching, we are learning more and more about the athletes who will be competing in Rio next month. This week for #MCM/Man Crush Monday, we are featuring diver Steele Johnson. Here are some fun facts about the man who could potentially be bringing home the gold!
*All information was obtained from teamusa.org and NBC.*
Name: Steele Johnson
Age: 19
Sport: Diving
Age He Began Sport: 7
Synchro Partner: David Boudia
Olympics: This will be his first!
Fun Facts: He loves making films and has a YouTube channel called Vlogs of Steele. He also loves video games, guitar and being involved in his church.
Titles:
- 10-time senior national champion (five titles apiece in individual and synchronized 10-meter)
- 2014 FINA World Cup bronze medalist in synchronized 10-meter with David Boudia
- Won his first senior international medals with a bronze on 10-meter at the 2014 FINA Grand Prix Canada Cup and in synchronized 10-meter with David Dinsmore at 2014 FINA Grand Prix in Mexico
- 13-time junior national champion
- 2015 NCAA champion on 1-meter, platform
What do you think of Steele? Are you excited to see him compete in the Olympics? Let us know in toe comments and as always, thank you for choosing Football In High Heels for all your sports, fitness and entertainment news, lessons and highlights!
