Since kindergarten, I was the shortest kid in class. They always put me toward the front in school pictures, because you couldn't… — Laurie Hernandez Copy Share Image
People have always asked me why my favorite event was floor, and my answer was always, 'Because I love to dance!' — Laurie Hernandez Copy Share Image
I do like writing. When I was a little kid, I used to love writing funny, silly stories - and my mom… — Laurie Hernandez Copy Share Image
I want to make sure I always show off my smile and have a positive attitude the whole time, whether it's during… — Laurie Hernandez Copy Share Image
Dancing is different than gymnastics, but it's a good different, and it's something that I've always wanted to try. — Laurie Hernandez Copy Share Image
I was an energetic child, always walking on my hands, flipping off of the back of the couch, or jumping up and… — Laurie Hernandez Copy Share Image
When I was 5, I was always joking around like, 'Oh man, I wanna go to the Olympics.' — Laurie Hernandez Copy Share Image
My earliest memory was watching gymnastics on live TV and wanting to do what the 'big girls' did. — Laurie Hernandez Copy Share Image
My mother was in the Army Reserve for six years. She taught me the importance of following rules, finishing what I start, never giving… — Laurie Hernandez Copy Share Image
I knew when I started gymnastics, I wanted to have a lot of fun and eventually go to the Olympics. On the moments where… — Laurie Hernandez Copy Share Image
Since kindergarten, I was the shortest kid in class. They always put me toward the front in school pictures, because you couldn't see me… — Laurie Hernandez Copy Share Image
Growing up, there wasn't an exact Hispanic role model that I had. I didn't realize how big a difference I was making, going to… — Laurie Hernandez Copy Share Image
When I was a little kid, I don't remember looking up and seeing so many Hispanic athletes out there. — Laurie Hernandez Copy Share Image
I think people are people. If you want something, go get it. I don't think it matters what race you are. — Laurie Hernandez Copy Share Image
When I'm not training, I'm typically doing anything self-care, so, like, bath bombs and face masks, or, like, having a movie night with my… — Laurie Hernandez Copy Share Image
Every year, my mom makes sure I have my checkups and everything, which is probably a really good idea. She's great with all that… — Laurie Hernandez Copy Share Image
