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Dominique Margaux Dawes (born November 20, 1976) is a retired American artistic gymnast.
Apr 2, 2014 · Gender: Female. Best Known For: In 1996, Dominique Dawes won Olympic gold with the U.S. women's gymnastics team as well as an individual bronze medal — becoming the first African American to win...
Jul 22, 2021 · Learn about Dominique Dawes, the first Black person to win an individual medal in Olympic gymnastics and a member of the Magnificent Seven. Find out what she is doing now, from coaching the next generation of gymnasts to advocating for fitness and sports.
Mar 31, 2023 · Dominique Dawes never envisioned herself in the form of a bronze statue. But as a teenager she earned gymnastics immortality with medals in three consecutive Olympics for Team USA.
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Learn about the gymnastics and ninja program founded by Olympic gold medalist Dominique Dawes. Find out about classes, camps, events and locations in Maryland.
Dawes was a pioneer as the first African-American to win an individual medal in Olympic gymnastics. After her gymnastics ended, Dawes graduated from the University of Maryland in 2002. She pursued a career in acting and modeling, appearing on Broadway in a revival of “Grease,” and in one of Prince’s music videos.
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.
