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Laurie Hernandez

Olympic gymnasts congratulate Laurie Hernandez

Alysha Tsuji
USA TODAY
Laurie Hernandez and Val Chmerkovskiy perform a beautiful foxtrot during the semifinals.

Olympic gold medalist Laurie Hernandez was a favorite going into this season of Dancing with the Stars, and on Tuesday night she won the whole dang thing with her partner, Val Chmerkovskiy.

The 16-year-old gymnast beat out two other athletes for the mirror ball trophy: IndyCar driver James Hinchecliffe and former NFL player Calvin Johnson.

Fellow Olympic gymnasts Simone Biles, Aly Raisman and Shawn Johnson congratulated Hernandez on her victory.

Hernandez will continue to dance in her appearance on Good Morning America on Wednesday, and on the Dancing with the Stars national tour.

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