Because apparently winning Olympic medals wasn't enough for one year, Hernandez also tackled one of the largest shows in reality TV in 2016, "Dancing with the Stars." On the show, she partnered with professional dancer Val Chmerkovskiy as she switched from floor routines to tangos. Once again, her goals were born from her TV viewing habits; she told ET that even before the Olympics she was always watching the popular dancing competition show.
The training for the show is grueling for most celebs but with Hernandez's work ethic it was her partner who had to insist she occasionally take a break. The power duo shined week after week and even managed to get the first perfect score of the season. All of the hard work paid off when they were able to glide through the competition and win the coveted Mirrorball trophy. The Olympian even said, "It's definitely one of the high points of my life besides the Olympics." She even followed up her win with a "Dancing with the Stars" live tour (via USA Today).
Talk about success at a young age!
