John and John became best friends through their training and travels with gymnastics. They have combined their passion for the sport and their desire to give back to younger gymnasts by joining forces for Flip Fest.
Tonight the Roethlisberger family was honored at the VISA Championships in St. Paul, MN. John, 3 time Olympian, his father Fred a 1968 Olympian, sister Marie 1984 Olympian, and brother Gus a World team member for Power Tumbling were recognized for their contributions to USA gymnastics. It was a very special night for the Roethlisberger family, not only to recieve their awards but they were able to accept these awards in a place they call home, Minnesota. As all you campers know John R would have no other way to end this but by chanting M-I-N-N-E-S-O-T-A!