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Founded | November 26, 2001; 23 years ago (2001-11-26) |
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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
Texas Dreams opened on November 26, 2001, and has produced state, regional, national, and international champions.
Abuse allegations
Multiple former Texas Dreams athletes, including Kennedy Baker, have shared stories of abuse that they received while at the facility.
Notable Texas Dreams gymnasts
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
- 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.