He was a member of the United States men's national artistic gymnastics team and won a silver medal at the 1999 Pan American Games.

[1][3] He attended West Forsyth High School and suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury during his junior year that led to an exclusive focus on gymnastics afterward.

[1][4] On the international stage, Young was a member of the United States men's national artistic gymnastics team.

[2] He represented the United States at the 1999 Pan American Games and won a silver medal in the team all-around.

[4] He received an exemption to compete in the event but was not selected for the 2000 Summer Olympics team and retired afterward.