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Laurie Hernandez, the 2016 Olympic medal-winning U.S. gymnast has earned herself a coveted spot in this elite sport. Known for her artistry on the balance beams and bewitching floor exercises, she has captivated the attention of spectators. Not only this, but her romantic relationship with a fellow gymnast has intrigued her fans.

In a recent heartfelt post, Hernandez took to Instagram to celebrate an important milestone in her relationship with Charlotte Drury. Drury was an Olympic alternate during the 2020 Summer Olympics games in Tokyo. Hernandez posted a series of photos together to commemorate this special event with Drury. Let’s take a look.

Hernandez Celebrates 3 Years of Togetherness With Drury

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Laurie Hernandez took to her Instagram handle, @lauriehernandez to update her 1.4 million followers regarding an important life event. Posing with the love of her life, American trampoline gymnast, Charlotte Drury, she captioned it as, 3 years later you’re still my favorite person!! The caption and series of photographs speak volumes regarding the love and bonding between the couple.


Fans took to the comments section to congratulate the couple for completing the milestone. They secretly began dating in 2020 and officially announced it one year later on December 5 when celebrating their first anniversary. Since then, both gymnasts have featured each other on their respective IG handles, providing fans with a sneak peek into their cute relationship where they have captured memories together. Paying homage to their three-year anniversary, Hernandez gave a celebratory shout-out for her favorite person. The “Final Five” member looked happy and deeply in love with Drury.

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Laurie Hernandez Career Highlights

Hernandez has a range of feats and accolades, that display her proficiency in a diverse group of talents. She began practicing gymnastics in 2005. Moving to the senior elite level of competitive gymnastics in 2016, she ended up winning a number of medals at the 2016 US Olympic Trials. Talking about Rio, she said,  “I didn’t realize [how passionate I was about gymnastics] until after Rio.” Even Drury participated alongside Hernandez at the Rio Olympics but later made an exit due to an intense foot injury.

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Taking a break after the Rio Olympics, she graced the dance reality show Dancing with the Stars, becoming the youngest winner just at the tender age of 16. Now, both Hernandez and Drury continue to support each other in whatever they do with full zeal. And, they keep their fans posted on their life updates and milestones towards togetherness.

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