Three-time Olympian Dominique Dawes is set to open up a new gymnastics academy in Maryland, Black Enterprisereports.
She is a world renown retired gymnast, the first African American woman to win an individual Olympic medal in women’s gymnastics.
The 43-year-old mother of four, said that empowering young people is her true motivation. “All four of my kids are my motivation! They will be active in the gymnastics and ninja programs and I couldn’t be more proud to build a community to empower and positively encourage today’s generation of gymnasts and beyond. Words leave a lasting impact on the self-esteem of a young child, which is why it’s beyond gold medals here at Dominique Dawes Gymnastics Academy. Every child that walks through our doors will know that they are valued. My amazing staff will understand that the most important kid is the one standing right in front of them,” she said.
“This is me leaving a lasting legacy in the sport of gymnastics. I know I was able to do it as an athlete. This is my way of doing it by creating a healthy, positive encouraging gymnastics community in this area, in the state of Maryland, that has been so supportive of me throughout my whole career,” she added.
Congratulations to her!
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