On a day where thankfulness abounds, itÂ’s a perfect chance to hear from some of our nationÂ’s incredible elite gymnasts about how grateful they are for family, friends and amazing opportunities. So much time and endless dedication goes into the sport of gymnastics, and these talented athletes truly appreciate those that support them daily.

Read a few Thanksgiving reflections straight from some of your very favorite gymnasts below:

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Madison Kocian:
“I’m thankful for my family, friends, and coaches because without them I wouldn't be who I am today. I'm also thankful for the Texas Rangers because I LOVE baseball.”

Jordan Chiles:
“I’m thankful for having Jesus in my life. I am thankful for having such a good coach to help me learn my sport and push me through all my ups and downs. I am really thankful for my family and also friends who love me and help me. I'm thankful to all of you who support me and my dreams.”

Emily Schild:
“I’m thankful for the love and support of my family, friends, teammates and coaches.....and lots of gravy for Thanksgiving leftovers.”

Bailie Key:
"I am so thankful for my family and their support. Don't know what I would do without them!"

Trinity Thomas:
I am thankful for my family and friends I don't know what I would do without them! They have supported me through thick and thin. I am thankful for everything God has provided me to allow me to accomplish what I have so far.

Margzettla Frazier:
“I am thankful for my family, my health and my future as a Bruin at UCLA.”

Nia Dennis:
“I am thankful for the opportunity God has given me and for my friends and family, and their endless support.”

Felecia Hano:
“I’m thankful for my family and friends because they are the ones that have supported me through everything and I am forever grateful to them. I'm also thankful for gymnastics and every opportunity it has presented me with.”

Olivia Trautman:
“I am thankful for my family and my coaches who have helped me through my gymnastics career and my teammates who help make practices more fun!”

Jazmyn Foberg:
“I am very thankful for my family, friends, coaches, and everyone who supports me throughout my gymnastics career. Also I am thankful to be able to compete and represent the USA.”

Amelia Hundley:
“I am very thankful for my family with all the love and support they have given me and making the sacrifices they have to let me be able to do the sport I love. And also for my coach Mary Lee for being the best coach there is. For always believing in me when I didn't believe in my self and pushing me to be the best I can.”

Maggie Nichols:
“I am thankful for my amazing family and friends who are always supporting me! Also to my amazing coaches, I wouldn't be anywhere without their love & support throughout this whole journey! So blessed!”

Rachel Gowey:
“I’m thankful for all of the opportunities I've been given as an elite gymnast and for all the support from family, friends and fans and I'm so thankful for such amazing coaches!”

Alyssa Baumann:
“I’m very thankful for my friends and family who always support and believe in me. Most of all, I'm thankful for the opportunity to do the sport I love and represent USA!”

Brenna Dowell:
"I'm thankful for a family that who I can count on and always support me."

Megan Freed:
"I'm very thankful for my family, friends and coaches. I'm also thankful for God because I wouldn't be here without him!"

Deanne Soza:
"I am thankful for the love & support from my family, friends & coaches, & for helping me become a stronger person."

Christina Desiderio:
"I am thankful for all the sacrifices my family has made, I wouldn't be where I am today without them!!"


The FloGymnastics family wishes everyone a safe and happy Thanksgiving!


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