Dominque Dawes – Now
At the moment, Dominique Dawes is the proud owner of a gymnastic academy. Her goal is to inspire new athletes “in a safe, caring and uplifting environment.” She is a motivational speaker and has been on the Broadway stage. In the past, she was the co-chair for the Council on Fitness, Sports and Nutrition during the Obama presidency. She now has four kids with Jeff Thompson, her husband. He is a teacher.
Dominque Dawes – Now
Carly Patterson – Then
In the 2004 Olympics in Athens, Carly Patterson brought home the all-around gold. However, her win had been overshadowed by her performance in the team competition. The US team had been unable to defend its gold medal that year. Doctors also diagnosed her with a couple of bulging discs in the back. In the end, she was told to retire. Otherwise, she might suffer grave problems with mobility.
Carly Patterson – Then
