Meet Chelsey, Four-time National Champion of the Special Olympics and a two-time defending World Champion.

Chelsea Welner is a gymnast and a model with Down syndrome and she is a real example of following your dreams and achieving big things in life.

After trying different sports at the young age of 8, she found her passion in gymnastics.

She’s a role model to follow.

Read her story here:

Champion Gymnast With Down Syndrome

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