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9-year-old Tennessee gymnast trains 6 days a week with Olympic dreams
By Sarah Allen at WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· June 30, 2026
· 2 min read
ASHLAND CITY, Tenn. (WSMV) - Rose O’Malley is 9 years old and already competing in trampoline gymnastics at the national level, with a goal of one day representing Team USA at the Olympics.“I want to be like Simone Biles,” O’Malley said.From bouncy chairs to national competitionO’Malley picked up...
Key takeaway (WSMV) - Rose O’Malley is 9 years old and already competing in trampoline gymnastics at the national level, with a goal of one day representing Team USA at the Olympics.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 30, 2026 ·
Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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