This Inspiring Gymnast Proves That Being Born Without Legs Can't Stand in the Way of Happiness

Connecting with Jen Bricker was surreal. I had received a copy of her book, Everything Is Possible, and learned about her unbelievably inspiring and empowering journey and her unrelenting optimism and faith. The 28-year-old gymnast and aerialist was born without legs and her heart on the opposite side of her chest; her parents (also parents…

These Tiny Olympic Gymnasts Love Taking Pictures With Supertall Athletes

For gymnasts, being short is totally an advantage. These powerfully petite young women catapult their bodies into the air for tucks, turns, tumbles, and twists, so any excess height might inhibit their ability to get the rotations and height they need to get the gold. Related Stories:Meet Team USA’s Rockstar Women’s Gymnastics Squad As such,…

This Is What Gabby Douglas Wants to Say to the Internet

Image Source: Getty / Laurence Griffiths / Staff Gabby Douglas has been training for years to prepare for her second Olympics, but nothing really could prepare her for the internet trolls who came after the gold medalist for everything from her hair to her hand placement during the national anthem. Related Stories:Gabby Douglas Is More…

Meet Madison Kocian, Team USA's Uneven Bar Superstar

Let’s get to know one of the newest Olympic gold medalists, Madison Kocian from Dallas. Madison loves gymnastics, baseball, America, and we can only assume apple pie and all things that are good about this country. Related Stories: Meet Team USA’s Rockstar Women’s Gymnastics Squad Get to know 19-year-old Madi before watching her this weekend…

Simone Biles Wins Gold, Aly Raisman Silver in All-Around Olympic Gymnastics Finals

Image Source: Getty / Alex Livesey / Stringer Team USA dominated the gymnastics events once again, with Simone Biles taking the gold and Aly Raisman silver in the individual all-around gymnastics finals at the Rio Olympic Games. Simone was the gold-medal favorite going into the event, and taking silver is especially meaningful for Aly, who…