American - Athlete | June 9, 2000 -
My emotions kind of shine through my face, so whatever I'm thinking is what I'm portraying as well.
Laurie Hernandez
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I knew when I started gymnastics, I wanted to have a lot of fun and eventually go to the Olympics. On the moments where I felt really down, I just remembered, 'You're almost there. Just keep going. Keep working hard.'
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When I'm not training, I'm typically doing anything self-care, so, like, bath bombs and face masks, or, like, having a movie night with my family, if that's possible.
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I feel I could be a role model to other Hispanic gymnasts interested in the sport, but I also want them to understand the importance of being focused, determined, and not giving up, despite all the struggles.
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Since kindergarten, I was the shortest kid in class. They always put me toward the front in school pictures, because you couldn't see me if I was in the back. It was kind of funny.
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Through my life, I do want to inspire others.
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I hope I can help inspire people to go for their dreams.
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I got a piece of a dead person's ligament in my body.
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Secretly, I'm a 5-year-old.
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I've been to Tokyo-slash-Japan - we actually went to Yokohama in 2015 and 2013 for international competitions. I think that it would be really nice to go back and do a little Olympic thing there.
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I'm confident. I'm a crowd pleaser.
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I think people are people. If you want something, go get it. I don't think it matters what race you are.
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