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Dominique Margaux Dawes (born November 20, 1976) is a retired American artistic gymnast.
At Dominique Dawes Gymnastics & Ninja Academy, we believe in developing the “whole child,” nurturing their potential for future growth and fullness. We’re here to help our little gymnasts and ninjas grow in every way possible—physically, emotionally, and socially.
Jul 20, 2024 · In 1996, Dominique Dawes was the first Black American to win an individual Olympic medal. Today, she is a motivational speaker and entrepreneur.
Jul 22, 2021 · Dominique Dawes made history when she won a bronze medal on floor for Team USA in the 1996 Olympics. As the first Black person to win an individual medal in Olympic gymnastics,...
Jul 21, 2016 · Dominique Dawes was one of only seven to make it to the Olympic team in 1996, out of millions of girls who practice gymnastics.
Our founder, Dominique Dawes... is a three-time Olympian and member of the “Magnificent Seven,” the first American team to win gold in women’s gymnastics at the 1996 Olympics. However, Dominique’s experiences as a child in gymnastics were not always positive.
Dominique Dawes continues to inspire, motivate and lead—recently being appointed co-chair of the President’s Council of Fitness, Sports and Nutrition—and she remains to be the only...
Aug 3, 2023 · Dominique Dawes, four-time Olympic medalist, never had it easy as an elite athlete, and has not had it easy as a small business owner. The world-renowned, highly decorated gymnast is one of only...
Dominique Dawes. Class of 2005 · Disciplines (s): Women's Artistic · Inducted as: Athlete. Dawes was a member of the 1996 Gold Medal Olympic Team, where she also became the first African-American to win an individual event medal with her bronze on the floor.
Dawes won the 1996 Olympic Trials and all four events at the 1996 Coca-Cola National Championships. A 1992 Olympic Bronze Medalist and a four-time World Championships medalist, she has won more national championships since 1963 (15) than any other athlete, male of female.