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Laurie Hernandez opts to forego collegiate eligibility
RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil, Aug. 3, 2016 – Laurie Hernandez of Old Bridge, N.J./MG Elite, has decided to forego her collegiate eligibility and has officially signed with Sheryl Shade of Shade Global. Hernandez, currently a member of the U.S. Olympic Women’s Gymnastics Team, plans to continue in elite gymnastics for the next four years and…
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What is Shawn Johnson’s secret to success?
AOL Shawn Johnson has been an household name ever since 2007. The famed gymnast has rose to stardom thanks a prolific career which includes a 2008 Olympic balance beam gold medal, all-around and floor exercise 2008 silver medal, five Pan American Games gold medals, and the title of 2007’s individual all-around World Champion. Even after…
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What does it take to train like a World class boxer?
Stylecaster There’s less than a week to go until the Rio Olympics, and to find out what it’s like for the stars of the Games—the athletes—we’re chatting with female sports stars to find out how they train, live, and eat. Today we’re speaking with Marlen Esparza, an American boxer who took the bronze at the…
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Scout Bassett With Citi “Stand For Progress”
AdAge Citi pushes perseverance and progress in its Olympics spots, one of which will feature amputee triathlete Scout Bassett. That 30-second commercial, scheduled to debut during the 2016 Olympic Games, features Ms. Bassett training and competing in advance of her Paralympic Games competition in September. “At Citi, our business isn’t training athletes. Our products don’t…
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Where Is Shawn Johnson Now?
Bustle Olympic fever is building as we get closer to the 2016 Olympics, where theU.S. gymnastics team is sure to be a major highlight. If you’re a gymnastics fan, you no doubt remember Shawn Johnson’s multi-medal winning performance at the 2008 Summer Games in Beijing. Where is Shawn Johnson now? The Olympic gold medalist is…
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