JimmyJamHarris
General Manager
Did you know Dominique Dawes was the first black person of ANY nationality or xes to earn an Olympic gold medal in gymnastics(gold with the magnificent seven in 1996?) Dominique was also the first African-American woman to earn an individual medal at the Olympics in gymnastics(bronze on floor in 1996.)
Dominique is also the first person to be a member of three Olympic medal winning teams(1992, 1996, and 2000.)
She was named President of the Women's Sports Federation(2004-2006), the youngest in the Foundation's history. In 2010, President Obama made Dominique co-chair of the President's council on Fitness, Sports, and Nutrition.
In July 2020, Dominique opened a gym titled "Dominique Dawes Gymnastics Academy" in Clarksburg Maryland. The Academy offers gymnastics and ninja warrior classes with obstacles, rock climbing, and rope climbing.
Dominique is also the first person to be a member of three Olympic medal winning teams(1992, 1996, and 2000.)
She was named President of the Women's Sports Federation(2004-2006), the youngest in the Foundation's history. In 2010, President Obama made Dominique co-chair of the President's council on Fitness, Sports, and Nutrition.
In July 2020, Dominique opened a gym titled "Dominique Dawes Gymnastics Academy" in Clarksburg Maryland. The Academy offers gymnastics and ninja warrior classes with obstacles, rock climbing, and rope climbing.