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How Gabby Douglas inspired Reese Esponda's passion for gymnastics
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Reese Esponda, making her senior national debut on the US National Team at the 2026 World Championships, was inspired by Gabby Douglas, and her peers Simone Biles and Jordan Chiles's motto that "you have to work hard to be good."
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How Gabby Douglas inspired Reese Esponda's passion for gymnastics
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