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From the Vault

From The Vault: Carly Patterson

Carly Patterson, born on February 4, 1988, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, is a former American artistic gymnast who left an indelible mark on the sport during her competitive career. From a young age, Patterson displayed exceptional talent and dedication to gymnastics, capturing the attention of coaches and enthusiasts alike. She began formal training at a local gym, laying the foundation for a remarkable journey that … Continue reading From The Vault: Carly Patterson

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From The Vault: Gabby Douglas

Gabrielle Christina Victoria Douglas, known as Gabby Douglas is a retired American artistic gymnast. She was the all-around individual champion during the 2012 Summer Olympics and the 2015 World All-Around Silver Medal Finalist. She was also a member of the US gold-winning team called “Final Five” alongside Aly Raisman, Simone Biles, Madison Kocian and Laurie Hernandez. Douglas was born on the 31st of December 1995 … Continue reading From The Vault: Gabby Douglas

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From The Vault: Dominique Dawes

Well-known in the gymnastics community as ‘Awesome Dawesome‘, Dominique Dawes an artistic U.S. gymnast and was a part of the U.S. gymnastics team for 10 years. Throughout her gymnastics career, Dawes was the 1994 U.S. Gymnastics Team all-rounder champion, a three-time Olympian, a World Championship silver and bronze medalist as well as a member of the gold medal-winning Magnificent Seven team at the 1996 Summer … Continue reading From The Vault: Dominique Dawes

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From The Vault: Laurie Hernandez

Laurie Hernandez was born on the 9th of June, 2000 and is a renowned, American artistic gymnast. During the year of her debut as a senior gymnast, she competed as a member of the US women’s gymnastics team, which held the title of the “Final Five” at the 2016 Summer Gymnastics. The Final Five’s members included Hernandez, Simone Biles, Gabby Douglas, Madison Kocian, and Aly … Continue reading From The Vault: Laurie Hernandez

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From The Vault: Phillippe Rizzo

Phillipe Rizzo was the first Australian gymnast to win gold at a World Championship Level. He truly is an iconic sportsperson when it comes to gymnastics in Australia, and The Gym Spot wants to shed light on his achievements throughout his career.   Rizzo has been involved with gymnastics his whole life. His parents were the founders of the Australian Academy of Gymnastics, which still … Continue reading From The Vault: Phillippe Rizzo

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From the Vault: Ludmilla Tourischeva

Ludmilla Tourischeva was a successful gymnast during the 1970s and was known for her classic elegance and style. In the 1972 Olympic Games in Munich, she scored the all-around title with this floor routine. It’s truly amazing to see how far the sport has come! What are your thoughts about the routines back in the day to the performances of today? Let us know in … Continue reading From the Vault: Ludmilla Tourischeva

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