2 local gymnasts make history at Junior Olympics
Dayton Academy celebrates historic Junior Olympics success as owners prepare for a special retirement ceremony in September.
Two local gymnasts, Kamielle Peterson and Elin Tobierre, made history at the Junior Olympics Games. Dayton Academy Athletics, a gym in Huber Heights since the late 1970s, saw these athletes achieve a historic accomplishment. Peterson is now the Junior Olympics vault champion, marking her as the first-ever Dayton Academy athlete to win this title.
Peterson and Tobierre spent three days a week, around four hours each day, perfecting their skills at Dayton Academy. Peterson described the gym as "kind of like my second home." Their journey to the Junior Olympics involved competing at multiple levels, from state to national events.
Jasmine Musick, new owner of Dayton Academy, expressed her excitement, stating it's "unheard of in our sport." Musick, who has been coaching gymnasts in the Miami Valley for 22 years, officially took over ownership of the gym last June.
Musick emphasized her commitment to her athletes, saying, "It’s amazing. It was always the dream. It was always what I set out to do, and this is my home." She added that the gym has seen numerous changes over the years, but her dedication to her gymnasts has remained unwavering.
When the alumni return in September for a ribbon-cutting and to retire the banners, they will officially retire the banners on the wall.
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