gymnast

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Starting in the third grade, I trained at a gym to compete as an Olympic gymnast.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 17, 2026

The former elite trampoline gymnast put an elegant flair on the skill, splitting her legs in the air and landing on one skate.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 12, 2026

Switzerland’s highest court has sent the case of Jordan Chiles’ disputed bronze medal from the 2024 Paris Olympics back to the CAS based on ‘new evidence’ that might prove favorable for the U.S. gymnast.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 30, 2026

US gymnast Jordan Chiles's bid to retain her Paris Olympics bronze medal will continue after Switzerland's top court sent the matter back to the Court of Arbitration for Sport on Thursday.

From Barron's • Jan. 29, 2026

When I’d failed to make the national team five years before, it had forced me to commit myself to becoming a better gymnast.

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles