Don't miss the newest episode of "USA Gymnastics: Behind the Team", which can be found at www.attblueroom.com/teamusa! 1984 Olympic gold-medalist Mary Lou Retton, 2007 U.S. all-around champion David Durante of Garwood, N.J., and 2007 world team champion Alicia Sacramone of Winchester, Mass., share what it is like to talk to aspiring gymnasts and youngsters about the benefits of gymnastics and being involved.
Durante's and Sacramone's visits were part of the promotional efforts for the Visa Championships, while Retton went to Linwood, N.J., to see gymnasts at Bright Stars Gymnastics, which won a visit from the Olympic champion through the AT&T "Behind the Team" sweepstakes.
Retton, Durante and Sacramone talk about inspiring young gymnasts to work hard and pursue their dreams, as well as the fun in answering a variety of questions and giving advice on how to achieve their goals. Retton, Durante and Sacramone share which gymnasts they looked up to when they were young and give insight into becoming heroes to thousands of kids around the country.
Past episodes of "USA Gymnastics: Behind the Team" can be found archived on the AT&T Blue Room site, so if you missed an episode, log on to www.attblueroom.com/teamusa and watch them all!
Based in Indianapolis, USA Gymnastics is the national governing body for gymnastics in the United States. Its mission is to encourage participation and the pursuit of excellence in the sport. Its disciplines include men's and women's artistic gymnastics, rhythmic gymnastics, trampoline and tumbling, and acrobatic gymnastics. For more information, log on to www.usa-gymnastics.org.
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