Rico Quotes by Laurie Hernandez

My earliest memory was watching gymnastics on live TV and wanting to do what the 'big girls' did.

— Laurie Hernandez

The first meal that I learned to make was scrambled eggs.

— Laurie Hernandez

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

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

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

I never look at scores or anything.

— Laurie Hernandez

Don't let people tell you that you can't do something.

— Laurie Hernandez

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

When I was a little kid, I don't remember looking up and seeing so many Hispanic athletes out there.

— Laurie Hernandez

I think people are people. If you want something, go get it. I don't think it matters what race you are.

— Laurie Hernandez

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

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

When you have family with you, it gives you extra energy.

— Laurie Hernandez

I love listening to music in general before I compete. It's something that calms me down, and meditating and breathing before I get up…

— Laurie Hernandez

My family has always been very close. Ever since I was a kid, everybody was always together, including my grandma. In the mornings, my…

— Laurie Hernandez