Carly Patterson has gone from Olympic gymnast to singer and author. Find out more about this 2004 Olympic gold medalist right here.
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Carly Patterson was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on gymnastics academy with some of the best coaches in the world. While training at WOGA, she entered several national and international competitions and won the 2002 Junior National gymnastics title
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In 2003, Carly was chosen to represent the television talkshows and award shows.
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- Carly Patterson's signature beam dismount, an Arabian double front, was named The Patterson after the 2003 World Championships.
- Carly Patterson is now pursuing a singing career. She's signed a demo CD contract with Joe Simpson of Papa Joe Records. (He's Ashley Simpson's dad and manager.)
- Carly Patterson makes a cameo appearance as herself in the gymnastics movie, Stick It, which comes out on April 28th, 2006.
- Carly Patterson has two cats named Java and Beijing.
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Carly Patterson has co-written an autobiography called Be Strong, which is published by Postively For Kids. In the book, Carly writes about how strength and perseverence helped her win gold. You can win a copy of her book, a Nintendo Game Cube and other prizes, including a personal meet and greet with Carly, by entering the Carly Patterson: Be Strong Essay Contest. To find out more info and to enter the contest, head to www.positivelyforkids.com.
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