Ashley Miles 2001 World Championships Bronze Medalist Hometown: San Antonio, Texas Residence: San Antonio, Texas Date/Place of Birth: March 3, 1985/San Diego, Calif. Club: South Texas Gymnastics Academy Coach: Steven and Kimberly Waples School: University of Alabama Year in School: Freshman (Fall ’02) Began Gymnastics: 1990 Favorite Event: Uneven Bars Years on National Team: 5 (1997-98, 1999-00, 2000-01, 2001- 02, 2002-03) TOPS National Team: 1994, 1995 Personal Info Miles was a member of the 2001 World Championships Team that earned the bronze medal. She was also named TOPS Athlete of the Year in 2001. She is the second of four children born to Milton and Sherine Miles. She has one sister Lauren and two brothers, Daniel and Joshua. Her favorite subject is science, and she is an “A” student. Miles would like to pursue a career as a sports photographer or broadcaster. She hopes to compete in the 2004 Olympic Games and to win the SEC and NCAA Championships while competing at the University of Alabama. Miles’ favorite book is "The Green Mile" by Stephen King. She listens to hip hop and R&B music and enjoys watching "Martin”, “The Simpsons”, and “Sportscenter”. Her hobbies include collecting pins, shopping and watching movies. Miles’ web page can be found at www.ashleymiles.com. Ashley is currently competing for the University of Alabama. International Competition • 2002 Spring Cup, Burlington, Ontario, CAN; 1st- Team, 1st- AA, 1st- BB, 2nd- V, 2nd -FX • 2001 World Gymnastics Championships, Ghent, Belgium; 3rd-Team, 8th-V • 2001 Pontiac American Team Cup, Honolulu, Hawaii; 1st-Team • 2000 Pontiac International Team Championships, Syracuse, NY; 1st-Team • 1999 Japan Junior International Championships, Yokahama City, Japan; 4th-AA, 5th-B • 1997 Monja Blanca Invitational, Guatemala, Calif.; 1st-AA, 1st-FX, 2nd-V, 2nd-BB, 2nd-UB National Competition • 2002 U.S. Gymnastics Championships, Cleveland, Ohio; 9th-AA, 3rd-V • 2002 National Elite Podium Meet, Orlando, FL; 3rd –AA, 1st –V, 3rd –UB, 9th –BB, 8th -FX • 2002 U.S. Classic, Virginia Beach, Va.; 10th –AA, 5th –V, 3rd -FX • 2001 U.S. Gymnastics Championships, Philadelphia, Pa.; 5th-AA, 2nd-V (tie), 4th-UB (tie), 8th-BB, 12h-FX USA Gymnastics, 317-237-5050 www.usa-gymnastics.org Updated: 02/05/03 • 2001 U.S. Classic, Pomona, Calif.; 6th-AA, 4th-UB, 5th-V • 2000 John Hancock U.S. Gymnastics Championships, St. Louis, Mo.; 13th-AA, 3rd-V • 1999 John Hancock U.S. Gymnastics Championships, Sacramento, Calif.; 12th-AA, 2nd-V, 9th-BB, 11th-FX • 1999 American Classic, Pomona, Calif.; 10th-AA, 3rd-V, 4th-UB • 1999 U.S. Classic, Rochester, NY; 6th-AA, 4th-V, 8th-BB, 3rd-FX • 1998 John Hancock U.S. Gymnastics Championships, Indianapolis, Ind.; 21st-AA, 8th-V • 1998 U.S. Classic, San Antonio, Texas; 4th-AA, 4th-V, 3rd-FX, 9th-UB • 1997 John Hancock U.S. Gymnastics Championships, Denver, Colo.; 10th-AA, 2nd-V, 14th-FX • 1997 U.S. Classic, Seattle, Wash.; 7th-AA USA Gymnastics, 317-237-5050 www.usa-gymnastics.org Updated: 02/05/03 .