Samantha leads with heart, works hard, and inspires others with her resilience, kindness, and passion for gymnastics.
You decide who will be named Youth Athlete of the Year to take home $25,000 and represent 3Brand in Sports Illustrated and on CBS
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Learn MoreWhat Samantha loves most about gymnastics is the feeling of accomplishing something she once thought was difficult. She loves learning new skills, challenging herself, performing, and being part of a team that encourages and supports her. Most of all, gymnastics has given her confidence and a place where she can truly be herself.
Samantha is inspired by her gymnastics coaches, who encourage her to keep pushing herself and never give up. She is also inspired by her teammates, who motivate her to work hard and celebrate each other’s successes.Her biggest inspiration is her family, who always support her, believe in her, and remind her to enjoy the journey.
One of Samantha’s proudest moments in her athletic journey was qualifying for her first state gymnastics meet after months of hard work and overcoming her fear. In her very first year competing at the state level, she went on to place 4th overall, an achievement that showed just how far her dedication and perseverance had taken her.
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