NIL Has Saved Gymnasts From Having To Make Life-Changing Decision As Teens

Having an opportunity to play a sport collegiately isn’t something everyone is afforded the chance to do. Even fewer can represent their countries at the Olympic Games. But, that is the natural path that athletes lucky enough can take. That is, of course, unless you were a gymnast. If you were going to represent your country in the Olympics in gymnastics, your college eligibility would be in peril. It was a major decision that Jordyn Wieber had to tackle ahead of the 2012 Summer Olympic Games in London. After winning the all-around world championship, she had a decision to make; go to college or pursue her Olympic dream and turn pro. Given how short a gymnast’s career can be, she opted for the professional route. It ended up being the right decision, as Weiber took home gold as part of the “Fierce Five”. She made the most of the opportunity, but missing out on a collegiate career is something she still feels strongly about. "At the time, the lifespan of a gymnast didn't seem to be very long," Wieber said, vi