Manhattan Beach Gymnast Is Heading To The Olympics

MANHATTAN BEACH, CA — Rhythmic gymnast Izzy Connor, a former Manhattan Beach resident, at the Tokyo Olympics on August 7, according to a story in the UC Santa Cruz Newscenter.

"It will be a milestone moment for the U.S. and also the highlight of years of both personal struggle and success," the article reports.

The 22-year-old is a member of Team USA’s rhythmic gymnastics group, a five-member squad whose sport combines elements of dance and gymnastics with equipment like hoops, balls, ribbons, and clubs in heart-stopping routines.

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