Danusia Francis on Leaving Home at Age 9 and Making the Most of her Olympic Experience

After helping Great Britain advance a full team to the 2012 Olympic Games at the 2011 World Championships in Tokyo, Danusia Francis was named alternate to the 2012 Team GB Olympic Team. Danusia talks about the experience of the Olympic Selection process and the opportunity to perform in the opening show at the start of Olympic competition with former British teammate and Florida Gator gymnast Marissa King. Danusia also gives some insights into her decision to leave home at age nine to train at the Heathrow Gymnastics Club. Want more from Danusia and the Bruins? Check out "Beyond the Routine" with UCLA in Gymnastike Gold: Click here to watch the premiere of BTR with Miss Val and UCLA
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