Laurie Hernandez
Biography
About Laurie Hernandez
American gymnast Laurie Hernandez was born on June 9, 2000. She is a retired artistic gymnast who made her mark on the sport at a young age. In her debut year as a senior gymnast, she competed as part of the U.S. women's gymnastics team, dubbed the "Final Five," which won the team gold medal at the 2016 Summer Olympics. Individually, she earned the silver medal on the balance beam.
Hernandez took a break from gymnastics and returned to training in late 2018 with hopes of making the 2020 Summer Olympics team. However, she did not qualify for the Olympic Trials. She is of mixed-race descent with primarily Latin roots, stands out as a sportswoman, and has an athletic build with brown hair. As of March 2026, she has gained a substantial following of 1.4 million on Instagram.
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Personal
- Birthplace
- United States
- Ethnicity
- Mixed-race (primarily Latin)
Body
- Hair Color
- Brown
- Boobs
- Real/Natural
Extra
- Instagram Followers
- 1.4m (as of March 2026)
Frequently asked
What team did Laurie Hernandez compete with at the 2016 Olympics?
She was a member of the U.S. women's gymnastics team known as the "Final Five," which won the team gold medal at the 2016 Summer Olympics.
Why didn't Laurie Hernandez compete in the 2020 Olympics?
Although she returned to training in late 2018 to earn a spot on the 2020 Olympic team, she did not qualify for the Olympic Trials.
Did you know
- Laurie Hernandez won both a team gold and an individual silver (balance beam) at the 2016 Olympics.
- She took a break from gymnastics and later attempted a comeback for the 2020 Olympics but fell short of qualifying for the Trials.
- Her Instagram following of 1.4 million reflects her popularity beyond her competitive career.
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