Carly Patterson
Carley Patterson is an American singer, songwriter… and oh yeah, former Olympic level gymnast (NBD!). She has particularly made a name for herself as an artistic gymnast, or in other words, an athlete trained in the performance of short routines (ranging from about 30 to 90 seconds) on different apparatuses.
She began her professional training all the way back in 1994 under the supervision of Coach Yohanan Moyal (former Israeli Olympian). And then started competing internationally in 2000 at the age of 12 years old. The first competition she participated in was at the Top Gym Tournament in Belgium, where she won the silver medal in the all-around and the bronze on balance beam.
One year later, she competed at the Goodwill Games in Brisbane, Australia, and then in 2003 took on her senior career by winning the American Cup, in which (we also might add) she was the youngest competitor ever.
Click through the gallery and check out some of Carley’s best moments on and off the mat!
Carley Patterson At The Glamour Women Of The Year Awards
Carly Patterson flashes a smile at the awards show in NYC on November 7, 2011. She stunned in a bright pink satin dress with ruffled collar and diamond earrings.
Carly Patterson Arrives At The Glamour Woman Of The Year Awards
Here, she strikes a pose on the red carpet and certainly looks glamorous while doing so!
Carley Patterson At 2004 Olympics
The gymnast takes flight during the 2004 Olympics in Athens, Greece. She stuns the crowd and the judges in her bright red leotard while doing a split in the air during her floor routine.
Carley Patterson Performs At USA Gymnastics Champions Tour
The Olympian travels to Miami to perform her artistic floor routine at the American Airlines Arena in November 2004. She wore a sparkly, flesh-toned leotard with fiery, floral details.
