Felice Herrig IG Post - Before I was a fighter I did track and gymnastics... My events- high jump , long jump , tripl...
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Before I was a fighter I did track and gymnastics... My events- high jump , long jump , triple jump , and the 200 yard dash
Gymnastics- all around
Although my parents didn't have the money to put me In gymnastics as a child it was always my sport of choice and dream to be a gymnast .
I competed in gymnastics my freshman and sophomore year with no prior experience. Because of my natural strength, flexibility and no fear attitude I advanced quickly and did advanced level moves it took other girls years to get. My very first meet I got first place for all-around.
But with these advanced skills I was learning I had never learned the basics like ' break falling' which caused me to break my arm my Freshman and sophomore year. The second time being a compound fracture. Which is how I got the 2 scars on my right forearm. I have 2 metal plates and 12 pins in it now.
After my sophomore year I had to choose between sports or work. Because I had to pay for things most parents pay for for th...