Young Latina Gymnast Laurie Hernandez Earns Spot on U.S. Olympic Team

*Mark your calendar. Sunday August 7, 3:30 pm. Laurie Hernandez begins competition with her USA team. VL


NBC_News_2013_logoBy Sandra Lilley, NBC News (2 minute read)

Laurie Hernandez, who just turned 16, is the first U.S.-born Latina since 1984 to go to the Olympics with the U.S. gymnastic team, and she is also one of the youngest U.S. athlete to go to Rio.

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The New Jersey gymnast of Puerto Rican heritage has won the hearts of many for her vibrant routines. As NBC reports, “International Gymnast Magazine called Hernandez the “Human emoji” and gymnastics podcast Gymcastic nicknamed her “baby Shakira.” With her early dance training and inimitable style, Hernandez always puts on a show when she performs.” On Twitter, she had fun posting her reaction to making the Olympics team.

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