Dominique Dawes expands influence through investment and gymnastics academy
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 3:06 PM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026
Dominique Dawes, the decorated gymnast and member of the 1996 Olympic gold medal-winning 'Magnificent Seven', has made strides in the sports industry as a limited partner in the Washington Spirit and Atlanta Falcons. She emphasizes the power of sports to uplift communities, aiming to encourage youth participation in athletics. Dawes recently opened the Dominique Dawes Academy, which prioritizes a positive environment for gymnastics training across multiple locations, including its new Texas facility. The academy promotes physical literacy and confidence among children, addressing past challenges within the sport's culture.
- •Dawes invested in Washington Spirit and Atlanta Falcons.
- •She emphasizes sports as a community-building tool.
- •The Dominique Dawes Academy focuses on positive gymnastics training.
- •New Texas location opened on May 30.
- •Academy accommodates up to 1,800 students weekly.
- 3:06 PMYahoo Sports — Dominique Dawes Is Not Only An Olympian And Investor, She’s Also The Founder Of A Youth Gymnastics Academy
"Decorated gymnast Dominique Dawes has always understood the power of sports.
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