Texas Dreams Gymnastics
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| Founded | November 26, 2001 |
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| Based in | Coppell, TX |
| Owner | Kim Zmeskal |
| Members | Bailie Key, Peyton Ernst, Veronica Hults, Kennedy Baker, Ragan Smith, Deanne Soza, Chelsea Davis, Emma Malabuyo, Sydney Barros |
| Website | texasdreams |
Texas Dreams Gymnastics is a gymnastics training facility located in Coppell, Texas. It is owned by 1991 world champion and 1992 Olympics bronze medalist Kim Zmeskal.
History
[edit]Texas Dreams opened on November 26, 2001, and has produced state, regional, national, and international champions.
Abuse allegations
[edit]Multiple former Texas Dreams athletes, including Kennedy Baker, have shared stories of abuse that they received while at the facility.[1][2]
Notable Texas Dreams gymnasts
[edit]Among Texas Dreams' most successful athletes are Emma Malabuyo, a 2024 Olympic gymnast competing for the Philippines, Ragan Smith, a 2016 Olympic team alternate, and Sydney Barros, a 2019 Junior World Championships team bronze medalist. Texas Dreams has had multiple USA National Team members such as Bailie Key, Kennedy Baker, and Peyton Ernst.
References
[edit]- ^ Hopkins, Lauren (August 13, 2020). "Texas Dreams and the Problem With 'Good' Gyms". thegymter.net. Retrieved July 17, 2024.
- ^ Davis, Mike (August 8, 2020). "Texas Dreams: The Questions That Were Never Asked". themedalcount.com. Retrieved July 17, 2024.