St Jude Benefit Meet

Chellsie Memmel

Chellsie MemmelBirth Date:          06/23/1988

Program:             Women's Artistic

Level:                  Senior

Residence:          West Allis, WI

Club:                   M&M Gymnastics

Coach:                 Andy Memmel

Memmel helped the U.S. women win the team silver medal at the 2008 Olympic Games, where she only competed on the uneven bars due to an injured ankle. She has won six career world medals, including three gold and three silver. At the 2005 World Championships, Memmel became the first U.S. woman to win the all-around gold medal since Shannon Miller in 1994, as well as claimed silver on the uneven bars and balance beam.

Memmel burst into the spotlight at the 2003 Pan American Games, where she won five medals, including team and all-around gold. An alternate on the 2003 World Championships Team, she was cast into the lineup after injuries and illness of three team members. Memmel helped the USA win its first-ever team world gold medal, earning the highest all-around marks of any U.S. gymnast during team finals. She also tied with teammate Hollie Vise for the gold medal on the uneven bars. For her outstanding 2003 season, Memmel was named the 2003 TOPs Co-Athlete of the Year with Carly Patterson.

Memmel's parents, Andy and Jeanelle, were All-American collegiate gymnasts who now own M&M Gymnastics. Memmel has two sisters, Mara and Skyler.

Kalon Ludvigson

Kalon LudvigsonHometown: Sterling, Utah

Current Residence: Pocatello, Idaho

Birth Date/Place: March 15, 1988 / Gunnison, Utah

Club: Team Revolution

Coach: Justen Millerbernd

School: Idaho State University

Years on Sr. National Team: 7 ('04, '05, '06, '07, '08, '09, '10)

Kalon is the son of Curtis and Laurie Ludvigson. He has two sisters, Rachel and Katie, and one brother, Logan. His favorite movie is 500 Days of Summer, and he likes to watch Friends, The Golden Girls, and The Simpson’s on television. Kalon’s goals are to win a major international competition. His role models are his coach and his family. In the future, Kalon would like to become a Pharmacist after finishing college.

 

Athletes will be available for pictures and autographs throughout the meet at the VIP booth in the vendor area. Check for a schedule of appearances!