Tim Daggett

Tim Daggett was only eight years old when he first discovered the sport that would define much of his life. Born in West Springfield, Massachusetts in 1962, Daggett was one of seven children. He was by chance visiting the gym of his local high school when he happened upon a young man practicing on the high bar and became instantly inspired. He began training in gymnastics, competing in his first Nationals at age 20. Daggett would come away from that competition having placed fourth all-around, fifth in the pommel horse, sixth in the rings, and sixth in the parallel bars. The following year, he placed fourth on an even larger stage at the World Championships. Daggett would also find success as a collegiate athlete, winning NCAA titles with UCLA's gymnastics team on the pommel horse, parallel bars, and high bar. Coincidentally, when it came time for Daggett to compete on the U.S. national gymnastics team at the 1984 Olympics, the events were held at UCLA's own Pauley Pavilion. Daggett earned a perfect 10 on the high bar at the event, helping his team become the first American gymnastics team to win the gold. After he was forced to withdraw from the 1988 Olympic trials due to an injury, Daggett turned his attention towards broadcasting, becoming a popular sports commentator for NBC. He also opened Daggett Gymnastics in Agawam, Massachusetts, and coaches the competitive Boys Junior Olympic Team Program.