7 Times Gymnast Laurie Hernandez Lived Up to Her Title of 'Human Emoji'
Known for her animated expressions, 16-year-old Hernandez is the first Latina gymnast set to compete in the Summer Olympic Games since 2004
1. WHEN SHE CHATTED WITH A FELLOW GYMNAST
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2. WHEN SHE POSED FOR HER LATEST PROFILE PICTURE
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3. WHEN SHE TOOK A MOMENT TO CHANNEL MILEY CYRUS
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4. WHEN HER COACH OFFERED WORDS OF ENCOURAGEMENT
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5. WHEN SHE WORRIED SHE WOULDN'T NAIL HER ROUTINE
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6. BUT THEN REMEMBERED SHE'S LAURIE HERNANDEZ
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7. WHEN SHE LOOKED KIND OF SURPRISED MID-SWING
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