Mental health is a major focus for Team USA’s Gymnastics team.

To this end, pet therapy offers a plethora of benefits to soothe the minds of competing athletes.

Jeux Olympiques  en cas de stress les gymnastes amricaines peuvent compter sur Beacon leur chien “thrapeutique”

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