Dominique Pegg...What's next?

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She was a star in the world of Canadian gymnastics and perhaps even one of the best in the world. An elite gymnast since 2007, it really wasn't until 2010 when Dominique Pegg burst onto the international scene at the American Cup; winning the hearts of many fans around the world. Dominique went on to do many great things in gymnastics, like competing at the 2011 World Championships (placing 11th with the Canadian team), taking 2nd all around at the 2012 Canadian National Championships, and of course the 2012 Olympic Games where she helped the Canadian team place 5th, a feat that has never been done before! Dominique also placed 17th in the all around competition. Coming off the high of making history at the Olympics, the excitement didn't end there for Dominique! Always a huge fan of Justin Bieber, Dominique spent years trying to be noticed by him on Twitter. Now an Olympian, she finally got her wish!

Although her gymnastics days are far from over, the 19 year old from Ontario is ready to wrap up her days as an elite gymnast in Canada. While teaching at a dance studio in her down time, Pegg is still training for the National Championships in April which will be her last competition for Canada.  "I'm still training...training hard and probably going to compete at the nationals coming up in April." Pegg told the Chatham news.  It's kind of a sendoff, kind of a retirement. I'm going to compete just for fun, say goodbye to everyone." Regardless of how the competition goes, Pegg knows that she is done. "It's a short lived sport, you hit your peak around 18. Some girls, depending on their body type, can go longer." Luckily for Dominique's fans, she does plan to compete in college gymnastics next season and is finishing up her paperwork with the University of Alabama

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It was such a pleasure to watch Dominique light up the stage as one of Canada's top gymnasts, and we are super excited to see what NCAA gymnastics has in store for her.