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Dominique Dawes, the first Black woman to win individual Olympic gold in gymnastics, is bringing her athlete-centered gym chain to Texas. Her Houston-area locations prioritize mental health alongside physical training, challenging the sport's traditional culture.
Dominique Dawes, a three-time Olympian and member of the iconic "Magnificent Seven," is opening two gymnastics academies in Houston this spring and summer. Her mission is to create a compassionate, healthy environment that reverses the toxic culture gymnastics has been known for.
Dominique Dawes, part of the legendary "Magnificent Seven" Olympic team, is bringing her youth gymnastics academy to Texas. The Jersey Village location opens May 30, with classes for kids as young as 18 months.
Thirty years after becoming the first Black woman to win individual Olympic gold in gymnastics, Dominique Dawes is transforming the sport she once found toxic. Her growing academy network prioritizes safety and joy over medals.
Four-time Olympic medalist Dominique Dawes is transforming gymnastics by opening her ninth academy in Georgia, creating spaces where young athletes build confidence instead of losing it. The first Black American woman to win an individual Olympic gymnastics medal now prioritizes emotional health over podiums.
Dominique Dawes, member of the iconic 1996 "Magnificent Seven" Olympic team, just opened her eighth gymnastics academy in Alpharetta, bringing three decades of gold medal wisdom to metro Atlanta. This isn't just another gym—it's part of her mission to rebuild gymnastics from the ground up with kindness at its core.