Name: Michael Bargas

Age/Birthday: 42  11/12/59

Division: Master Men

Number of years skating: Too many. Since 1965.

Favorite Competition: My favorite competition to watch in Outdoor Nationals. As for my favorite competition to participate in. Ask me in a year.

Hobbies (not including skating): I enjoy cooking, baking, cycling, weight lifting, and is spending time with my children a hobby?

Favorite food: Almost everything! I love to eat, and eat often. It would be easier to tell you what I dislike. Liver, cottage cheese, and sea urchin.YUK!

Who do you admire in skating and why: Being a competitive skater is a balancing act. Whether you are young or younger, keeping your life in harmony in this sport with a family, friends, school, practice, and competition is difficult. I really admire those that do it with a smile, passion and are always willing to help others.

Favorite skating accomplishment: Over coming breaking my wrist and returning to the skating floor.

Favorite quote: "It's time!"- Marcia Yager.