7 Latina Athletes Who Are Total Goals

At only 19 years of age, US Olympic gold and silver medalist Laurie Hernandez credits an unwavering belief in God with giving her the drive and confidence to succeed. Of Puerto Rican descent, Hernandez was raised in Old Bridge Township, NJ. She began competing professionally at the age of 12, and has won dozens of championships and medals. The 5'1" gymnast is also quite the dancer; she won season 23 of Dancing With the Stars, the youngest participant to earn that title.