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United States Laurie Hernandez is an Olympic gold medalist in gymnastics who has transitioned into media, hosting, and writing, sharing her experiences and inspiring others.
Goody, a leading hair accessories brand, announced Laurie Hernandez as its new brand ambassador. Hernandez will showcase the brand's hair accessories, including existing collections and the new Goody Sport line.
AAI, a prominent US manufacturer of gymnastics apparatus, signed a multi-year endorsement deal with Olympic gymnast Laurie Hernandez, making her an AAI Brand Ambassador.
Laurie Hernandez has had her 'Laurie Signature Collection' in partnership with GK since 2016, collaborating on gymnastics apparel.
Lauren Zoe Hernandez was born on June 9, 2000, in New Brunswick, New Jersey. Her grandparents immigrated from Puerto Rico. She developed an interest in gymnastics at the age of five, after taking ballet lessons. Hernandez was homeschooled through Abeka Academy. She began her competitive gymnastics career at the junior level in 2012, qualifying for domestic elite competitions and earning a bronze medal in the all-around at the National Qualifier. In 2013, she won a silver medal in the all-around at the WOGA Classic and was added to the U.S. junior national team in July. She secured the silver medal in the junior all-around at the National Championships and earned bronze at the Junior Japan International.
After overcoming injuries in 2014, including a fractured wrist and torn patellar tendon, Hernandez returned to competition in 2015. She won the junior all-around title at the City of Jesolo Trophy and the U.S. Championships, also claiming gold medals on uneven bars and floor exercise. In 2016, Hernandez made her senior debut, contributing to team gold medals at the City of Jesolo Trophy and the Pacific Rim Gymnastics Championships. She placed third in the all-around at the U.S. Championships and second at the Olympic trials. Hernandez was named to the “Final Five” U.S. Olympic team for the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Games, where she earned a team gold medal and an individual silver medal on the balance beam. Following her Olympic success, she appeared on and won “Dancing with the Stars” in 2016, becoming the show’s youngest champion at 16.
Hernandez took a hiatus from gymnastics after the 2016 Olympics to focus on media opportunities. She hosted “American Ninja Warrior Junior,” voiced a character in Nickelodeon’s “Middle School Moguls,” and authored two books, “I Got This: To Gold and Beyond” (a New York Times Bestseller) and the children’s book “She’s Got This.” She returned to gymnastics training in late 2018 with aspirations for the 2020 Olympics. Despite a strong performance at the 2021 Winter Cup, injury prevented her from qualifying for the Olympic Trials. Hernandez retired from competition in 2021 and continued her career in media, serving as a commentator for NBC’s Olympic gymnastics coverage and winning a Sports Emmy Award in 2025.
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