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In the world of gymnastics, where every flip is a feat and every tumble tells a tale, Aleah Finnegan stands out not just for her athletic skills but for her story of heritage and heart. Imagine a two-year-old girl, mirroring the flips and twirls of her three older sisters in a house where gymnastics is as common as breakfast.
Today, that same girl is poised to make history for her roots after years of competing for the United States. Opting to represent the Philippines, her mother’s homeland, Finnegan intertwines her dreams with a heartfelt tribute to her heritage, inspiring a new generation of gymnasts.
This story is from the July 2024 edition of Tatler Philippines.
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