Just before this week’s United States Olympic gymnastics team trials, a very eager worker flew to the host city of Minneapolis with protein treats, a collection of colorful bandannas and a stuffed turtle.
His job is to destress the American gymnasts at their major events, including trials, the competition that will determine the United States team for next month’s Paris Olympics.
“Beacon, I just love you so much!” the national team gymnast Joscelyn Roberson said as she laid down next to him for 30 minutes after a training session at the recent national championships in Fort Worth.
Gymnastics can do for us.”Beacon, handled by his human, Tracey Callahan Molnar — who is a former rhythmic gymnast and a longtime coach — plays a warm and fuzzy role in an effort by U.S.A.
Gymnastics to promote a culture that protects the well-being of its athletes.
Persons:
”, Joscelyn Roberson, “, Tracey Callahan Molnar —, —
Organizations:
United States Olympic, United States, “, Gymnastics
Locations:
Minneapolis, Fort Worth