Mattie Larson retired from competitive gymnastics recently.
Brigid McCarthy posted a career retrospective:
… she will always be cherished because of the beautiful gymnastics she brought to us, particularly from a country not always known for their beautiful gymnastics. …
Mattie was unique, elegant and full of personality. …
Click PLAY or watch her 2008 Nationals FX on YouTube.
Click PLAY or watch one of her College routines on YouTube.
Click through to see more highlight routines. And for a recap of her up and down career.
related new interview John Crumlish – UCLA’s Larson Faces Life After Gymnastics:
… if I hadn’t done gymnastics, I wouldn’t have become as strong a person. I think that it’s shown me that, if I want something, I can work really hard and get it. It’s taught me so much. I love that elite (international) gymnastics taught me discipline, and UCLA gymnastics taught me how much I love working with a community. …
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