Brazilian gymnastics star, triple Olympian, Daniele Hypólito, now age-24, is reported to be getting surgery for weight reduction.
(photo: Julie Jacobson/AP Photo) – Triple Full
Sad she feels the need to resort to liposuction.
I would think hard training would be enough to maintain competition weight, even at her age.
Brazil has long been known as a destination for cosmetic surgery. I imagine procedures like this are common practice in her nation.
related post – ex-gymnast on thigh liposuction
Oops. The original flickr photo was Naomi Ruiz
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