Taylor Marie Houchin was born on February 13, 1998 in Springfield, Missouri. Taylor trains at Gold Medal Gymnastics with Cash and Sara McGowen.

As a level 5 in 2006, Taylor finished second in the all-around, first on uneven bars and floor exercise at the Winter Invitational. At the Level 5 State Championships, she won the all-around title. She then moved up to level 6 in 2007. Taylor finished second in the all-around at the Gymquarters Invitational. At the Level 6 State Championships, Taylor placed seventh in the all-around and fifth on vault and uneven bars.

In 2008 as a level 7, Taylor made the Judges Cup National Team. She placed fifth in the all-around and first on uneven bars at the National Judges Cup. At the IGI Chicago Style, Taylor finished third in the all-around, first on uneven bars and second on balance beam.

She moved up to level 8 in 2009. She began her season at the Rising Stars, where she tied for the second place in the all-around. She also placed first on vault and floor exercise as well as second on uneven bars. She then traveled to WOGA Classic in Plano, Texas. There, she placed fifth in the all-around. At the Missouri Winter Games, Taylor took a bronze medal in the all-around and two more medals on vault and uneven bars. Taylor then traveled to St. Louis, Missouri for the St. Louis Classic. She placed third in the all-around, second on vault and first on floor exercise. Taylor then won the all-around title with a 37.750 at the Gymquarters Invitational. She also took home two gold and one silver medals on vault, uneven bars and floor exercise. At the Level 8 State Championships in Columbia, Missouri, Taylor finished fourth in the all-around and first on balance beam. There, she qualified to the Level 8 Regional Championships after making the Region IV Super 8 Team. At the Regional Championships, Taylor placed seventh in the all-around, third on floor exercise and second on vault and uneven bars.

Fast Facts Name: Taylor Houchin Birthday: Feb. 13, 1998 Club: Gold Medal Level: 9 Official Website

MAJOR ACHIEVEMENTS 2009: L8 Regionals- 2nd VT, UB 2009: L8 States- 1st BB 2008: National Judges Cup Team 2006: L5 State Champion

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