Edited to add: Jordyn made the U.S. Women’s Gymnastics Team – CONGRATULATIONS, Jordyn!
When I was a little girl I wanted to be a gymnast. Like Nadia Comaneci. Like Mary Lou Retton. I practiced diligently….until the day the bar I was on collapsed. Three broken fingers and a knocked out front tooth later – my short and fairly unimpressive gymnastics career came to an end.
But my love of the sport did not.
The first Olympic event I attended in person was in 1984 in Los Angeles. And it was Women’s Gymnastics. I am certain my mom and I held our breath the entire time. I still do as I watch.
As it turns out, so do the mothers of the current Olympic Gymnastic hopefuls. Recently, while visiting the Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Rita Wieber, mom to gymnast, Jordyn Wieber.
Jordyn is part of Team Kellogg’s. Make sure to take a look at her Start Story as well as the other athletes supported by Kellogg’s.
The US Olympic Gymnastic Trials are from June 28-July 1st. The Women’s Trials officially begin on the 29th. Check here for local listings. I will be watching and holding my breath.
I’m grateful to Kelloggs for the opportunity to visit the Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista. (and for the inspiration to be a better mother) I am delighted to be working with them.
