Samantha Peszek - 2008 Olympic Gymnast

Samantha Peszek is a powerhouse gymnast on the USA National Team. She is the first of two daughters to Ed and Luan Peszek, was born on December 14, 1991 in McCordsville, Indiana. As an energetic toddler Samantha took up gymnastics in 1993 at DeVeau's School of Gymnastics in Fishers, Indiana. She progressed rapidly, and at age 9 was a member of the TOPS National Team. A year later, Samantha was on the TOPS team again as a 10 year old. By 2003, it was evident Samantha's talent was developing quickly, and as an 11 year old level 10 she placed 8th at the Regional Championships. That finish was only a small indicator of things to come.

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