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Texas Dreams Gymnastics is a gymnastics training facility located in Coppell, Texas. It is owned by 1991 world champion and 1992 Olympics bronze medalist Kim Zmeskal.
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| Founded | November 26, 2001 |
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| Based in | Coppell, TX |
| Owner | Kim Zmeskal |
| Members | Bailie Key, Peyton Ernst, Veronica Hults, Kennedy Baker, Ragan Smith, Deanne Soza, Chelsea Davis, Emma Malabuyo, Sydney Barros |
| Website | texasdreams |
History
editTexas Dreams opened on November 26, 2001, and has produced champions at the state, regional, national and international levels.
Abuse allegations
editMultiple former Texas Dreams athletes, including Kennedy Baker, have shared stories of abuse that they received while at the facility.[1][2]
Notable Texas Dreams gymnasts
editAmong Texas Dreams' most successful athletes are:
- 2016 Olympic team alternate
- 2017 National Champion
- 2017 World Championships team member
- 2018 World Championships alternate
- National Team member (2014–19)
- Oklahoma Sooners (2020–23)
- 2020 Olympic team alternate
- National Team member (2016–19, 2021)
- 2017 U.S. Classic Junior Champion
- UCLA Bruins (2021–24)
- 2019 Junior World Championships bronze medalist
- National Team member (2018–2021)
- UCLA Bruins (2024-2027)
- National Team member (2011–15)
- 2013 Junior National Champion
- 2015 World Championships alternate
- University of Alabama (2018–19; medically retired)
- National Team member (2010–13)
- 2012 Olympic Trials competitor
- Florida Gators (2015–18)
- National Team member (2012–14)
- 2013 Tokyo World Cup silver medalist
- University of Florida (2015–16) & University of Alabama (2017–19)
- Level 10 competitor
- University of Georgia
- J.O. Nationals qualifier
- Louisiana State University
- 2013 SEC floor champion
- National Team member (2010–11)
- 2010 World Championships alternate
- University of Georgia
- National Team member (2013)
References
edit- ^ Hopkins, Lauren (August 13, 2020). "Texas Dreams and the Problem With 'Good' Gyms". thegymter.net. Retrieved July 17, 2024.
- ^ Davis, Mike (August 8, 2020). "Texas Dreams: The Questions That Were Never Asked". themedalcount.com. Retrieved July 17, 2024.
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