Wendy Hilliard has deep ties to American gymnastics and she has dedicated years to helping place young athletes in positions to be successful at the sport.
Superstar American gymnasts Simone Biles, Gabby Douglas and others have certainly helped shine a light on the sport in recent years. A legendary American gymnast is doing her part to build off that momentum by making sure young athletes who are interested in the sport, particularly those who are growing up in underserved communities, are not left behind. Wendy Hilliard rose to fame when she became the first Black rhythmic gymnast to represent the U.S. on the global stage.
Hilliard coached former rhythmic gymnast Aliane Baquerot Wilson, who was a member of the national senior group. Wilson, along with Kate Nelson, Mandy James, Becky Turner, Challen Sievers and Brandi Siegel, were selected to compete at the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta. Despite the foundation's relatively quiet start, a strategic partnership and Douglas winning gold in all-around and team categories and the 2012 Summer Olympics in London helped the foundation reach new heights.
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