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Also Known As Lauren Zoe Hernandez
Born June 9, 2000 (age 26) • New Jersey
Awards And Honors Olympic Games

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Gymnast Laurie Hernandez of the United States smiles and holds up her silver medal on the podium at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, wearing a Team USA jacket.
Gymnast Laurie Hernandez performing a split leap high above a balance beam.
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