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32 | nebraska men’s Gymnastics | 2013-14 Antonio Castro Freshman | 5-8 | 150 | Pinecrest, Fla. (Florida Gymnastics) All-Around Before Nebraska Antonio Castro trained at the Florida Gymnastics Training Center under the direction of head coach Norlan Perez. He earned the title of Level 10 rings champion in the 2013 Region 8 Championships. Castro played a vital role on the Florida state team from 2006-2007 and 20092011, where the team took first place overall at the Region 8 Championships. Castro competed in the Junior Olympic Nationals and Florida State Championships in multiple events as a Level 10 gymnast. He finished off his club career as second overall in the Florida State Championships and third overall in the Region 8 Championships. He was also voted the 2013 Florida State Gymnast of the Year. Personal Antonio was born on July 23, 1995, in Miami, Fla., and is the son of Tony and Carol Castro. He has two sisters, Katherine and Olivia. His eldest sister, Katherine, currently plays women’s varsity tennis at the University of Pittsburg. Antonio is majoring in mechanical engineering. Travis Gollott Freshman| 5-5 | 130 | Livermore, Calif. (West Coast Olympic) All-Around Before Nebraska Travis Gollott trained at West Coast Olympic Gymnastic Academy in Pleasanton, Calif., under award-winning coach Vince Miller. He finished out his notable club career by claiming the California State Champion, Regional Champion and Junior Olympic National Champion titles in 2013. Gollott graduated from Livermore High School in 2013. He was a member of the honor roll during his high school career. Personal The son of Rory and Lori Gollott, Travis was born on May 2, 1995 in San Jose, Calif. Travis has one sister, Amanda, and a twin brother, Ryan. Travis is majoring in nutritional science at Nebraska. He al