>> wendy succeeded. she even went on to coach the national team, but she never forgot how difficult it was for minority kids to get into gymnastics of any kind. the lack of role models, as well as the cost of equipment and training, often put the sport out of reach. so she started a foundation to turn that around. >> the goal is really to introduce kids to the sport of gymnastics, to allow them the opportunity to get the benefits of discipline and good health, and if they have the talent to take it as far as they can go, we will support them and make sure that happens. >> one of wendy's success stories is alexis. >> good. now, when you finish from here, finish in fifth position all the way. i saw these girls -- before it was, like, red leotards, but i guess you can call them purple leotards now -- i saw these girls in purple leotards, and i told my mom, "i want to be one of those girls in the purple leotards." [ chuckles ] so... and it's something cool to do. i mean, it provides an activity that lets you