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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.
Ukrainian gymnast Nazar Chepurnyi claimed overall victory in this season's Artistic Gymnastics World Cup vault competition after winning gold at two earlier stages. His triumph shows how dedication and consistent excellence pay off on the world stage.
Courtney McGregor was 15 when a knee injury crushed her 2014 Commonwealth Games debut days before competition. Now 27 and finishing med school, she's finally getting her chance.
The top-ranked Oklahoma Sooners just made history with a perfect meet, claiming their second straight MPSF Championship with the highest score in the nation. Four gymnasts won individual titles as the team achieved something they'd never done before this season.
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.
Amanda Yap became the first Singaporean gymnast to reach a world championship final, competing against the world's best at just 15 years old. Her breakthrough performance marks a milestone for her country's gymnastics program.
Olympic gymnastics champion Simone Biles just opened her first restaurant at Houston's airport, bringing a taste of home to stressed travelers. The upscale café features menu items inspired by her journey and aims to give people a place to relax between flights.
The University of Utah gymnastics team just claimed their second consecutive Big 12 championship, proving last year's victory was no fluke. The Red Rocks are building a dynasty in one of college sports' most competitive conferences.
Three Illinois State gymnasts claimed individual championships at the 2026 Midwest Independent Conference meet, capping off a breakthrough performance that showed how far the team has come. The Redbirds finished third overall but celebrated their cleanest competition of the season.
University of Florida gymnast Selena Harris-Miranda nailed a perfect 10 on beam to cap off one of the most spectacular performances in college gymnastics history. The Gators just shattered their own program records three times in three weeks.
Seven-time Olympic champion Simone Biles shares a powerful message for the next generation: your mental health matters more than any trophy. The gymnastics legend opens up about her Tokyo 2020 withdrawal and why she'd make the same choice again.
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.
After watching figure skater Ilia Malinin struggle at the Winter Olympics, gymnastics legend Simone Biles immediately reached out with support drawn from her own experience. The two American athletes connected over the invisible weight of competing under immense pressure.
Gymnastics legend Simone Biles called it "perfection" when Japan's Miura Riku and Kihara Ryuichi won their country's first Olympic pairs skating gold in Milano. The seven-time Olympic champion knows the pressure of defending a world title at the Games, and she watched it unfold beautifully on the ice.
Memphis Grizzlies rookie Jaylen Wells reveals an unexpected foundation for his basketball career: competitive gymnastics. The athletic crossover has given him unique advantages on the court.
Two gymnastics teams defended their state titles in South Dakota, showing dedication and skill on the mat. Harrisburg dominated Class AA while Estelline-Hendricks claimed Class A glory in front of home crowds.
A high school senior convinced her younger sister to return to gymnastics after a year off, creating one special season together. Their sibling rivalry is pushing both athletes to new heights in North Dakota.
The Daniel Hand Tigers just claimed their fifth consecutive conference gymnastics championship, proving that consistent excellence never goes out of style. While the Tigers dominated as a team, Valley Regional's Camile Pagliuco stole the show with an outstanding individual performance.
Brenna Huckaby lost her leg to bone cancer at 14, ending her gymnastics dreams. Eight years later, she became a five-time Paralympic gold medalist in snowboarding.
Laurie Hernandez, who won two medals at the 2016 Rio Olympics, is making her Broadway debut in the hit musical & Juliet this March. The gymnast turned performer will dance in the show's ensemble through mid-June.
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