Preston Ngai
Birthdate: 8/4/2006
Program: Men's Artistic
Level: Senior
Current Residence: Elk Grove, CA
Club: University of Illinois
Head Coach: Dan Ribeiro
Other Coaches: Don Osborn
Personal Information
Nickname: Pesto, Sauce, Presto
Birthplace: Sacramento, CA
Hometown: Elk Grove, CA
Instagram: Instagram.com/prestonngai
Name of High School: Rio Valley Charter
High School Graduation Year: 2023
Name of College: University of Illinois
College Graduation Year: 2027
Degree/Major: Computer Science
Year you began gymnastics: 2009
Favorite Event: Pommel to train; Rings to compete
How did you get involved in gymnastics: Unofficially, the mother was annoyed with my hyperactivity in the house. Officially, I wanted to be like my two older brothers. I will let the viewer decide between the two...
Favorite thing about gymnastics: Probably the shoulder pain.
What are your goals for gymnastics?: LA 2028 / NCAA Team Champion
Names of parents/guardians/spouse: Peter (Father) / Penny (Mother)
Names of sibling(s): Brandon (Eldest Child) / Cameron (Middle Child)
Family members in sports: Brandon is a judge / former Illini / NCAA Pommel Champion and Big 10 Pommel and Team Champion
Interests Outside the Gym
Favorite school subject: CS 374 or CS 421 (Those who know, know - I should've gone in business...)
Hobbies or favorite activities: Trying Leet Code hard questions and going to Chat GPT after 5 minutes.
Favorite music: At the moment Hippo Campus, but it changes quite frequently. Consistently I come back to Dominic Fike.
Favorite book(s): Shadow Slave / Small Things Like These / Crime and Punishment (Someone appreciate my range and taste, please I'm begging you)
Favorite movie(s): Good Will Hunting / La La Land / Soul
Favorite TV show(s): Game of Thrones
Favorite Food: Anything gluttonous and over 2000 calories.
Charity Involvement: Gift of Groceries
National Competition Results
International Competition Results