GYMNASTICS BACKGROUND
A four-time Junior Olympic National Qualifier and three-time regional team member...Finished in the top six in the floor exercise at Junior Olympic Nationals...A member of the Sterling Gymnastics club team.

PERSONAL
Colin Ryan Hill was born on Jan. 9, 1989 in Fitchburg, Mass. to parents Robert and Helen Hill...Has one brother, Marc...Selected Penn State because of its excellent gymnastics and academic programs and the location of the campus...Plans to major in Psychology.

QUOTING COACH JEPSON
"Colin has solid competitive experience, both in the New England region and at the junior national level. He has competed at the highest levels there. Colin's best events for us will be floor, rings, and vault. He has improved his vault dramatically since he has been here. Colin has a great work ethic and a good attitude. He has gotten physically much stronger since he came to campus. I think he will do an outstanding job for us while he is here at Penn State."