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{{short description|American artistic gymnast}}
{{BLP sources|date=August 2008}}
{{BLP sources|date=August 2008}}
{{Infobox gymnast
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|fullname= Stephen Raj Bhavsar<ref>Date of birth found on the ''[http://www.familytreelegends.com/records/txbirths?c=search&first=Raj&last=Bhavsar&spelling=Exact&11_year=&11_month=0&11_day=0&4=&14=&SubmitSearch.x=47&SubmitSearch.y=4 Texas Birth Index 1926-1995]'', under Bhavsar, Raj, on 7 September 1980.</ref>
| full_name = Raj Bhavsar<ref>Date of birth found on the ''[http://www.familytreelegends.com/records/txbirths?c=search&first=Raj&last=Bhavsar&spelling=Exact&11_year=&11_month=0&11_day=0&4=&14=&SubmitSearch.x=47&SubmitSearch.y=4 Texas Birth Index 1926-1995]'', under Bhavsar, Raj, on 7 September 1980.</ref>
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| birth_place = [[Houston]], [[Texas]], U.S.
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| gym = Team Chevron/Houston Gymnastics Academy
|collegeteam=[[Ohio State University]]
| collegeteam = [[Ohio State University]]
|headcoach= Kevin Mazekia, Miles Avery
| headcoach = Kevin Mazekia, Miles Avery
|assistcoach=Doug Stibel, Dmitri Bilozerchev
| assistcoach = Doug Stibel, Dmitri Bilozerchev
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|choreographer=Arnold Kvetenadze
| choreographer = Arnold Kvetenadze
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'''Stephen Raj Bhavsar''' (born September 7, 1980) is an American [[artistic gymnast]]. He was a member of the 2001 and 2003 [[World Artistic Gymnastics Championships|World Championships U.S. team]]. He earned a bronze medal as a member of the [[United States at the 2008 Summer Olympics|2008 U.S. Olympic Team]], becoming the third Indian-American ever to medal at the Olympics, after [[Mohini Bhardwaj]] and [[Alexi Grewal]]. He was originally an alternate, but was named to the team following the injury withdrawal of [[Paul Hamm]].<ref>[http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/olympics_blog/2008/07/hamms-replaceme.html "Hamm's replacement named"] ''Los Angeles Times,'' July 28, 2008</ref> At the Games, Bhavsar earned a bronze medal with the U.S. team in [[Artistic Gymnastics]] with teammates [[Alexander Artemev]], [[Joey Hagerty]], [[Jonathan Horton]], [[Justin Spring]], and [[Kai Wen Tan]].
'''Stephen Raj Bhavsar''' (born September 7, 1980) is an American [[artistic gymnast]]. He was a member of the 2001 and 2003 [[World Artistic Gymnastics Championships|World Championships U.S. team]]. He earned a bronze medal as a member of the [[United States at the 2008 Summer Olympics|2008 U.S. Olympic Team]]. He was originally an alternate, but was named to the team following the injury withdrawal of [[Paul Hamm]].<ref>[http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/olympics_blog/2008/07/hamms-replaceme.html "Hamm's replacement named"] ''Los Angeles Times,'' July 28, 2008</ref> At the Games, Bhavsar earned a bronze medal with the U.S. team in [[Artistic Gymnastics]] with teammates [[Alexander Artemev]], [[Joey Hagerty]], [[Jonathan Horton]], [[Justin Spring]], and [[Kai Wen Tan]].


He was a contender for the 2004 Olympic Team, and was named as an alternate.
He was a contender for the 2004 Olympic Team, and was named as an alternate.


==Biography==
==Biography==
Bhavsar is the son of Jyotindra and Surekha Bhavsar.{{citation needed|date=October 2011}} He was born in [[Houston]].<ref>Oaklander, Mandy. ''[[Houston Press]]''. Tuesday August 16, 2011. [http://blogs.houstonpress.com/hairballs/2011/08/indian_independence_day.php?page=2 2]. Retrieved on October 20, 2011.</ref> He was raised in [[Greater Houston]] and attended Bear Creek Elementary, Wolfe Elementary, Mayde Creek Junior High and Mayde Creek High School. During this time he trained at Cypress Academy of Gymnastics under his coach Bill Foster.
Raj Bhavsar is a [[Gujarati people|Gujarati]].<ref name=ig>{{cite news|url=http://www.intlgymnast.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=784:interview-raj-bhavsar-usa&catid=3:interviews&Itemid=56|title=IG Online Interview: Raj Bhavsar (USA)|first=John|last=Crumlish|date=2009-03-05|publisher=[[International Gymnast Magazine]]}}</ref> He is the son of Jyotindra and Surekha Bhavsar.{{citation needed|date=October 2011}} His father is from [[Vadodara]], [[Gujarat]], and his mother was born in [[Kampala]], [[Uganda]] but educated in Gujarat.<ref name=ig /> He was born in [[Houston]].<ref>Oaklander, Mandy. ''[[Houston Press]]''. Tuesday August 16, 2011. [http://blogs.houstonpress.com/hairballs/2011/08/indian_independence_day.php?page=2 2]. Retrieved on October 20, 2011.</ref> He was raised in [[Greater Houston]] and attended Bear Creek Elementary, Wolfe Elementary, Mayde Creek Junior High and Mayde Creek High School. During this time he trained at Cypress Academy of Gymnastics under his coach Bill Foster.


Bhavsar was a member of the United States team to the [[2001 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships]] and won the silver medal with the team. He won a second silver medal at the [[2003 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships]].
Bhavsar was a member of the United States team to the [[2001 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships]] and won the silver medal with the team. He won a second silver medal at the [[2003 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships]].
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He attended [[Ohio State University]] and won the NCAA title with that team. He won the All-Around at the 2002 NCAA Championships.
He attended [[Ohio State University]] and won the NCAA title with that team. He won the All-Around at the 2002 NCAA Championships.


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After obtaining his goals as an Olympic gymnast, in 2010 Bhavsar started working for [[Cirque du Soleil]] as an artist for their performance show [[Iris (Cirque du Soleil)|Iris]] which debuted in July 2011.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J0CXMaYk1TE|title=A day in the life of Raj Bhavsar, artist on IRIS|publisher=Cirque du Soleil (Media)|accessdate=2011-04-13}}{{cbignore}}{{Dead Youtube links|date=February 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://fulltwist.net/raj-bhavsar-joins-cirque-du-soleil/|title=Raj Bhavsar joins Cirque du Soleil|publisher=Full Twist|date=2010-12-15|accessdate=2011-04-13}}</ref>
Bhavsar is the creator of two new gymnastics elements, which are now named after him. "The Bhavsar" on the still rings was created in 2003. It is a front lever start with movement into a final position called a Maltese. "The Bhavsar" on parallel bars was created and performed in 2009 at the Moscow World Cup. This is a tkatchev style release move starting on one end of the bars and finishing on the other.


==Eponymous skills==
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After obtaining his goals as an Olympic gymnast, in 2010 Bhavsar started working for [[Cirque du Soleil]] as an artist for their performance show [[Iris (Cirque du Soleil)|Iris]] which debuted in July 2011.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J0CXMaYk1TE|title=A day in the life of Raj Bhavsar, artist on IRIS|publisher=Cirque du Soleil (Media)|accessdate=2011-04-13}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://fulltwist.net/raj-bhavsar-joins-cirque-du-soleil/|title=Raj Bhavsar joins Cirque du Soleil|publisher=Full Twist|date=2010-12-15|accessdate=2011-04-13}}</ref>
Bhavsar has one named element on the parallel bars.<ref name='usskills'>{{Cite web |url=https://members.usagym.org/pages/gymnastics101/skillsNamed.html |title=Skills Named for U.S. Gymnasts |website=members.usagym.org |access-date=May 20, 2024}}</ref><ref name='magcop25'>{{Cite web |url=https://www.gymnastics.sport/publicdir/rules/files/en_1.1%20-%20MAG%20CoP%202025-2028.pdf |title=Men's Artistic Gymnastics Code of Points 2025–2028 |website=gymnastics.sport |access-date=May 20, 2024}}</ref>
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| Parallel Bars
| '''''Bhavsar'''''
| Swing forward, straddle cut backward, and regrasp with straight body at horizontal.
| align=center|E, 0.5
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==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
{{Commons}}
{{Portal|Houston|Gymnastics|Biography}}
{{Portal|Texas|Biography}}
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* [http://www.usatoday.com/sports/olympics/beijing/gymnastics/2008-08-11-bhavsar_N.htm USA's Bhavasar finally realizes his dream] at [http://USATODAY.COM USATODAY.COM]
* [https://www.usatoday.com/sports/olympics/beijing/gymnastics/2008-08-11-bhavsar_N.htm USA's Bhavasar finally realizes his dream] at [http://USATODAY.COM USATODAY.COM]


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Revision as of 20:08, 21 May 2024

Raj Bhavsar
Bhavsar in 2008
Personal information
Full nameRaj Bhavsar[1]
Country represented Vereinigte Staaten
Born (1980-09-07) September 7, 1980 (age 43)
Houston, Texas, U.S.
DisciplineMen's artistic gymnastics
EbeneSenior International
GymTeam Chevron/Houston Gymnastics Academy
College teamOhio State University
Head coach(es)Kevin Mazekia, Miles Avery
Assistant coach(es)Doug Stibel, Dmitri Bilozerchev
ChoreographerArnold Kvetenadze
Medal record
Men's artistic gymnastics
Representing the  Vereinigte Staaten
Olympic Games
Bronze medal – third place 2008 Beijing Team
World Championships
Silver medal – second place 2001 Ghent Team
Silver medal – second place 2003 Anaheim Team
Pan American Games
Silver medal – second place 1999 Winnipeg Team

Stephen Raj Bhavsar (born September 7, 1980) is an American artistic gymnast. He was a member of the 2001 and 2003 World Championships U.S. team. He earned a bronze medal as a member of the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team. He was originally an alternate, but was named to the team following the injury withdrawal of Paul Hamm.[2] At the Games, Bhavsar earned a bronze medal with the U.S. team in Artistic Gymnastics with teammates Alexander Artemev, Joey Hagerty, Jonathan Horton, Justin Spring, and Kai Wen Tan.

He was a contender for the 2004 Olympic Team, and was named as an alternate.

Biography

Raj Bhavsar is a Gujarati.[3] He is the son of Jyotindra and Surekha Bhavsar.[citation needed] His father is from Vadodara, Gujarat, and his mother was born in Kampala, Uganda but educated in Gujarat.[3] He was born in Houston.[4] He was raised in Greater Houston and attended Bear Creek Elementary, Wolfe Elementary, Mayde Creek Junior High and Mayde Creek High School. During this time he trained at Cypress Academy of Gymnastics under his coach Bill Foster.

Bhavsar was a member of the United States team to the 2001 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships and won the silver medal with the team. He won a second silver medal at the 2003 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships.

At the 2004 Olympic Trials, he was in contention for the U.S. Olympic Team. He was named as an alternate. In 2004 he was first in the rings in the trials, and fourth overall in the national championships, yet was passed over. In 2008 he was third in the Olympic trials and the Visa Championships and again wound up an alternate to the 6-man team. This was due to the fact that his strongest events overlapped with those of Paul Hamm and Morgan Hamm, and the team needed gymnasts who were stronger in other disciplines. After Paul Hamm was injured, Bhavsar was selected to the team which earned a bronze medal.

He attended Ohio State University and won the NCAA title with that team. He won the All-Around at the 2002 NCAA Championships.

After obtaining his goals as an Olympic gymnast, in 2010 Bhavsar started working for Cirque du Soleil as an artist for their performance show Iris which debuted in July 2011.[5][6]

Eponymous skills

Bhavsar has one named element on the parallel bars.[7][8]

Gymnastics elements named after Raj Bhavsar
Apparatus Name Description Difficulty[a]
Parallel Bars Bhavsar Swing forward, straddle cut backward, and regrasp with straight body at horizontal. E, 0.5
  1. ^ Valid for the 2025–2028 Code of Points

References

  1. ^ Date of birth found on the Texas Birth Index 1926-1995, under Bhavsar, Raj, on 7 September 1980.
  2. ^ "Hamm's replacement named" Los Angeles Times, July 28, 2008
  3. ^ a b Crumlish, John (2009-03-05). "IG Online Interview: Raj Bhavsar (USA)". International Gymnast Magazine.
  4. ^ Oaklander, Mandy. Houston Press. Tuesday August 16, 2011. 2. Retrieved on October 20, 2011.
  5. ^ "A day in the life of Raj Bhavsar, artist on IRIS". Cirque du Soleil (Media). Retrieved 2011-04-13.[dead YouTube link]
  6. ^ "Raj Bhavsar joins Cirque du Soleil". Full Twist. 2010-12-15. Retrieved 2011-04-13.
  7. ^ "Skills Named for U.S. Gymnasts". members.usagym.org. Retrieved May 20, 2024.
  8. ^ "Men's Artistic Gymnastics Code of Points 2025–2028" (PDF). gymnastics.sport. Retrieved May 20, 2024.
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