Listening to Simone Biles talk about her love of shopping or her favorite lip gloss, she sounds like any other American teenager. But looking at the 19-year-old gymnast tells another story. She may be small, but she’s built like a superhero. Her 4′ 8″ frame is packed with muscle. With this compact strength, Simone is…
After months of training for the 2016 Summer Olympics, Allyson Felix suffered a devastating injury. That’s when she knew she had two choices: give up, or do everything in her power to get back on the track.
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Twenty-two-year-old Aly Raisman is a gymnastics icon. Adored by millions of aspiring young gymnasts and fans the world over, the gold medalist has an Instagram following that’d rival a pop star’s. Aly also has her own line of socks and leotards, has been featured on many a magazine spread, and is the star of a…
At just 20 years old, Gabby Douglas has cemented herself as an Olympic icon – and with only two decades of life under her belt, she’s now at the second Olympic Games of her career. Related Stories: A Look at the Incredibly Intense Training Schedule of Gymnast Gabby Douglas Gabby started gymnastics when she was…
To say we are excited about watching Team USA compete in gymnastics at the Rio Olympics would be the understatement of the century. From Laurie Hernandez’s stellar beam routine to the glory that is Simone Biles, we’re eagerly awaiting the competitions to begin. Of course, we also can’t wait to watch Aly Raisman and Gabby…
Can you imagine going to the Olympics . . . at just 16 years old? For Laurie Hernandez, this daydream is now a reality. Self-described as “sassy” in multiple interviews (including with the Associated Press), the petite Puerto Rican powerhouse gymnast is bringing the heat to Rio this weekend and pegged to win big in…
Heading into this Olympic weekend, we’re taking a closer look at Team USA and the superstars leading our country to gold. First on our list? Small but mighty Simone Biles, who has been stunning us with ridiculously insane floor routines, aerial maneuvers, and being upside down midair more often than she’s on the ground. Related…
They don’t call her “the Flying Squirrel” for nothing!
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At any given point in our lives, most of us struggle with body-image issues and can have trouble coming to a point of love and acceptance with our bodies. If you’re nodding your head, saying, “yep, same,” then Christen Press has some pretty inspiring words for you. The US Women’s National Team soccer star knows…
At only 27 years old, Christen Press has quite the athletic career under her belt. Playing for the US Women’s National Team as well as the Chicago Red Stars, she’s already attended the 2012 Olympics and scored major points playing in the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup. She’s on a year-round schedule with very little…
