Blaine Wilson Olympics Diary: June 25, 2004
Do you spend time outside the gym with your team members?
Yes, sometimes we play cards or golfing.
How many hours a day do you have to spend with family and friends?
I guess I actually have a lot of time because whenever I’m not in the gym I have time to be with them. I’d say I have probably about 4-5 hours when I’m not resting, practicing or sleeping each day.
What are your favorite things to do outside of the gym?
Right now it’s golf. If my family was here it would be spending time with them, but since it’s only me right now, I usually play golf with Doug or play on the computer.
Do you have any hobbies?
I draw, but not really seriously. I like to say that because I’m not great at math, I can draw anything you put in front of me. I was actually given the opportunity to go to art school, but I didn’t because it took me away from gymnastics. I do enjoy drawing though.
Do you have anything that you have collected over the years?
Yes, shot glasses. I don’t know how this started. I think I got one shot glass from my mom when I was about 9 years old or so and everywhere I’ve been since, it seems that is the first thing I see in airports. Every time I go anywhere, I stop and pick one up, so I think I have one from just about everyplace I’ve been.
What keeps you busy when you are not training?
Golf and the computer. I also play PlayStation a lot too. Even though it seems like PlayStation is for little kids, that’s what I am. I’m still a little kid at heart.
What is your favorite PlayStation Game?
Tiger Woods 2004–We play golf!
