Laurie Hernandez Made a Splash as an Olympic Commentator This Year — Read All About Her Gig Here
Two-time Olympic medalist Laurie Hernandez might be known for her prowess as an athlete, but the 24-year-old has been taking on a new venture at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games — This time around, she’s narrating the gymnastics events for the viewers at home.
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Hernandez last competed in 2016, where she won gold apart of her team and silver individually. Now, the Olympian, who is currently enrolled in college where she studies drama, is showing just how multi-talented she really is.
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For those of us at home who don’t necessarily understand the details of each move or logistics of every gymnastics event, Hernandez’s commentary has allowed viewers to understand the sport in a way that is digestible and lighthearted.
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Furthermore, her knowledge on the subject having competed herself so recently lends itself perfectly to the gig. The energy she has brought to her commentary has made her a fan favorite, and though she gave her final performance, we have high hopes that we will hear her voice again.
As for her approach to translating some of these difficult to understand concepts to the general public, Hernandez told The Athletic that her goal is to simply bridge the gap between gymnastics fanatics and casual viewers who might not be as well versed.
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“My mom was always such a great parent in the sense that she knew nothing about gymnastics. I would try to explain things to her and it was in one ear and out the other because she was just so proud of me. I feel like maybe that explains some of it,” Hernandez said.
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“I was always excitedly trying to explain to her what I was doing in a way that she could understand, knowing that she knew nothing.”
Hernandez also isn’t afraid to show her true personality on the air either. “My goal is always to have an optimistic outlook because I recognize how hard this sport can be. But I’m also chronically online. I’m 24. I’m in college. I’m unfortunately on TikTok until my eyes get droopy. I’m trying to work on that,” she explained. “At the end of the day, I want it to feel like I’m talking to a friend.”
As her commentating gig came to its conclusion, Hernandez took to social media to express her gratitude for the experience, saying, “I wanted to send a MASSIVE thank you to all of you for your kindness & excitement! My gratitude is above and beyond for the chance to share the love, the heartbreaks, and the wins. Thank you to @nbcsports for trusting a chronically online Olympian-turned-drama major to hold this role with tender hands and a funny heart.”
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