Milwaukee High School Student Considered One Of The Top Young Gymnasts


By Andy Soth | May 6, 2014

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Marvin Kimble travels as an elite gymnast and current member of the United States National Team have taken him far from his home in inner-city Milwaukee. And unconditional support from his dedicated mother has allowed Marvin to grow from a troubled beginner to a disciplined competitor, poising him for a shot at the Olympics. Watch as this Wisconsin athlete goes for the win.

Marvin is already competing on an international stage. Watch him in action on the parallel bars at the 2014 Winter Cup Finals

Andy Soth

Andy Soth is a reporter for the “Wisconsin Life” project who grew up in a neighboring state but now loves Wisconsin because it’s like Minnesota without the smugness.  He joined PBS Wisconsin in 1991 and has spent time at work in the operations, digital, production services, history, news, and local...
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