Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Lauren Hernandez |
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| Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Gemini |
| Hometown | Old Bridge Township, New Jersey |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 153 cm |
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| Weight | 52 kg |
| Eye Color | Hazel Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Homeschooled |
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| College | University of Florida (Will join in 2018) |
| Educational Qualifications | High School |
Personal Life
| Religion | Not known |
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| Ethnicity | Puerto Rican-American |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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| Sexual Orientation | Not Known |
| Affairs/Boyfriends | Not Known |
| Husband | N/A |
| Fiance | N/A |
Family
| Father | Anthony Hernadez | ||||
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| Mother | Wanda Hernandez | ||||
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Career
| International Debut | 2016, City of Jesolo Trophy in Jesolo, Italy |
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| Coach/Mentor | Maggie Haney |
| Assistant Coach | Victoria Levine |
| Club | Monmouth Gymnastics Academy (MG Elite) |
| Career Turning Point | Placing second in the City of Jesolo Trophy in Italy and Qualifying US trials for Olympics |
Favourites
| Favorite Book | The Maze Runner |
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| Favorite Music | EDM and Rap for training |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| Laurie is the first American-born Latina Olympian since 1984. | |
| She competes in uneven bars, vault, balance beam, floor exercise, team all-round, and individual all-round events. | |
| Laurie is the first elite gymnast of her coach Maggie Haney. | |
| She trains 5-6 hours a day for six days per week. | |
| Laurie was introduced to dance classes by her parents, but she didn't find it appealing. | |
| After watching a gymnastics performance on TV, she was inspired to pursue the sport. | |
| She began gymnastics at the age of five. | |
| If not a gymnast, Laurie would have chosen acting as a career. | |
| Laurie likes collecting key chains and tickets from her travels. | |
| Known as the 'human emoji' by her family due to her lively nature. | |
| Her prowess lies in the balance beam, delivering a nearly flawless performance at the Olympics. |
