Inside Women's Gymnastics: A Q&A with Heather

High School/Club
Attended Allen D. Nease High School in St. Augustine, Fla ... competed for Gymnastics Unlimited in Jacksonville, Fla. ... a four-time Regional qualifier ... earned fourth-placed in the all-around at Regionals during junior year and placed first on the beam, becoming a National qualifier ... placed second in the all-around during sophomore year at Regionals, becoming a National qualifier and also was the state beam champion ... was a Regional qualifier and a first alternate for the national team during freshman year ... earned the Character Counts Award in 2006 ... three-time Art Works Award winner (2005, 2006, 2007).

Personal
Born Heather Marie McElwee on Dec. 18, 1988 in Jacksonville, Fla. ... parents are Teresa and Al Stanley, and Quintin and Becky McElwee ... has one sister, Natalie Foster (22) and one brother, Morgan Stanley (15) ... father Al Stanley was a pole vaulter at Florida State ... majoring in business marketing or accounting.