Author Nancy Richardson Fischer: Life Lessons Learned Writing Books with Elite Athletes and Coaches

I was 23 years old when I got my first writing break. A college friend was working for the editor who’d acquired rights for famed Olympic gymnastics’ coach Bela Karolyi’s autobiography. I wrote a proposal, and my friend put it in a pile with the other potential writers. A few weeks later, Bela called and […]

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UCLA Gymnast Sophina DeJesus Absolutely Kills Her Beyoncé-Inspired Routine

In a meet against USC, UCLA gymnast Sophina DeJesus performed her flawless floor routine to Beyoncé’s new single, “Formation,” and left the audience roaring on their feet. As if performing incredible gymnastic feats wasn’t enough, she slays at dancing: dabbing, whipping, nae nae-ing, the works. There’s pretty much nothing to say about this performance beyond: WOW.    

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