Gilmore ready for more

2000 Canadian Olympian Crystal Gilmore, who signed a letter of intent to compete for the University of Utah last week, told IG this weekend that she has "dreams of continuing on until the 2004 Olympics."

Gilmore, who turned 18 on April 8, last week signed a letter of intent to compete for the University of Utah, which she called "a complete package and an absolutely wonderful place to be." She has not confirmed an enrollment date, but explained her agenda to IG.

"I'm going to continue training and competing for the Canadian team for as long as I possibly can," Gilmore said. "I'm not sure exactly when I will enroll, but definitely not until I have fulfilled all that I possibly can do as a member of the Canadian national team."

Gilmore, who trains at the Cambridge Kips club in Ontario, competed in the 2000 Olympics in Sydney and was an alternate on the Canadian team at the 1999 World Championships in Tianjin. Canada placed ninth in Sydney, and 10th in Tianjin. At the 2000 Canadian Championships, Gilmore placed fifth all-around.

Taken from International Gymnast - March 2001 online news

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