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
I like history because you can't really progress without knowing what comes before you, so I think it's super fascinating. — Laurie Hernandez Copy Share Image
I don't think that being Hispanic, being black, being white - I don't think that limits you to anything. I think everyone… — Laurie Hernandez Copy Share Image
Now that I'm doing all these big competitions, I've learned to control my nerves and control my mindset, and I think that's… — Laurie Hernandez Copy Share Image
I think it's amazing that I can go out there and be myself, and the fact that I'm carrying Puerto Rico on… — Laurie Hernandez Copy Share Image
I've been to Tokyo-slash-Japan - we actually went to Yokohama in 2015 and 2013 for international competitions. I think that it would… — Laurie Hernandez Copy Share Image
I tell everyone that I'm 5 feet-1 inch tall, but I think I'm technically 5 feet. My mom says she's 4 feet… — Laurie Hernandez Copy Share Image
Growing up and seeing Shawn Johnson, for her to call me on the phone, I think my inner child was freaking out! — Laurie Hernandez Copy Share Image
I love my height because when I'm doing gymnastics, it really benefits the sport - and also, I think being short is… — 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
