Every year, my mom makes sure I have my checkups and everything, which is probably a really good idea. She's great with… — Laurie Hernandez Copy Share Image
My family has always been very close. Ever since I was a kid, everybody was always together, including my grandma. In the… — 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
My mom decided that she wanted to put the mirror ball trophy on the coffee table in the center of our living… — 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
When I came home after 'DWTS,' I had a couple of days, and I had actually given the Mirrorball to my mom.… — 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
