Laurie Hernandez
highly-reviewedAbout Laurie Hernandez
“It was a truly fantastic event. We had a great turnout (~100 attendees) and received lots of positive feedback on the conversation with Laurie. She was super engaged, relatable, open, funny and honest. Her stories resonated with the audience, especially how her mom was a great motivator throughout her gymnastics career and the importance of representation.”
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'Dancing with the Stars' Winner Is...
Fans of season 23 of "Dancing With the Stars" are probably not too surprised by who won. Olympic gold medalist Laurie Hernandez took home the Mirrorball Trophy...
‘DWTS’ 2016 Celebrity Cast Revealed: Ryan Lochte, Amber Rose, Rick Perry Among Star Lineup
Olympic gold medalists Ryan Lochte and Laurie Hernandez are joining the celebrity cast of season 23 of ABC’s “Dancing With the Stars,”...
Books by Laurie Hernandez
“She's Got This” (2020)
She's Got This
“I Got This: To Gold and Beyond” (2017)
Gold medal-winning Olympic gymnast and Dancing with the Stars champion Laurie Hernandez shares her story in her own words in this debut book for fans of all ages—with never-before-seen photos! At sixteen years old, Laurie Hernandez has already made many of her dreams come true—and yet it’s only the beginning for this highly accomplished athlete. A Latina Jersey girl, Laurie saw her life take a dramatic turn last summer when she was chosen to be a part of the 2016 US Olympic gymnastics team. After winning gold in Rio as part of the Final Five, Laurie also earned an individual silver medal for her performance on the balance beam. Nicknamed “the Human Emoji” for her wide-eyed and animated expressions, Laurie continued to dance her way into everyone’s hearts while competing on the hit reality TV show Dancing with the Stars, where she was the youngest-ever winner of the Mirrorball Trophy. Poignant and funny, Laurie’s story is about growing up with the dream of becoming an Olympian and what it took to win gold. She talks about her loving family, her rigorous training, her intense sacrifices, and her amazing triumphs. Be prepared to fall in love with and be mesmerized by America’s newest sweetheart all over again.
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