An artist and a gymnast!

Charlie Lakes was an elegant gymnast.  He was also an artist in other areas, and it showed  in his gymnastics performances!

HIGHLIGHTS: 

– Member of the 1988 U.S. Olympic Team

– USA National Champion, Floor Exercise (1988)

– Two-time World Championship Team Member

– NCAA High Bar Champion (1984)

– Inducted into the USA Gymnastics Hall of Fame (2003)

Read all about the highlights of Charles’s career here.

Watch a video clip of Charles competing on the high bar at the 1988 Olympics.

Here, a profile piece from the 1988 Olympics.