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Fans Beg NBC To Sign NJ Olympian Who Called Gold For Simone Biles

Has New Jersey's Laurie Hernandez found her calling?

Laurie Hernandez supports Suni Lee, left, and right poses with the Eiffel Tower ahead of commentating at Paris 2024.

Laurie Hernandez supports Suni Lee, left, and right poses with the Eiffel Tower ahead of commentating at Paris 2024.

Photo Credit: lauriehernandez Instagram

The New Brunswick native was a member of the US women's gymnastic team's "Final Five" at just 16 years old, winning gold at Rio 2016 alongside Simone Biles.

This week, the 24-year-old shined as one of the most colorful commentators, calling Biles' and Team USA's wins alongside commentator Rich Lerner, both for NBC, at Paris 2024.

Following her major commentating debut, fans — and even some sports journalists — are calling on NBC to give Hernandez the contract they say she deserves.

Hernandez spoke out Tuesday, July 30 on X.

Hernandez trained at Monmouth Gymnastics Elite in Morganville, and in 2019 was inducted into the New Jersey Hall of Fame.

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