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Olympic Gymnast Laurie Hernandez Is Joining the Cast of ‘Dancing with the Stars’

Laurie Hernandez is trading in floor routines for dance routines!The gold medalist is joining the […]

Laurie Hernandez is trading in floor routines for dance routines!

The gold medalist is joining the celebrity cast of Dancing with the Stars for season 23, Entertainment Tonight reports.

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The 16-year-old athlete is fresh off a trip to Rio and is ready to take on her next challenge.

She took home a silver medal on the beam and a gold medal as part of the Final Five at the Games and now she has her sights set on the mirror ball trophy.

This announcement comes after rumors that Ryan Lochte and Simone Biles might be headed to the show as well. So far, however, Hernandez is the only confirmed athlete.