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Jul 2024
10m 28s

The Mystery of the Missing Torch: A Stre...

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In Part 3 of our captivating mini-series, "The Mystery of the Missing Torch," the Lingokids friends continue their exciting quest with a visit to the gymnasium. 🤸‍♀️🧘‍♂️ Here, they meet the renowned Olympic gymnast, Laurie Hernandez, who helps them uncover another crucial clue and teaches them the key thing one needs to do before jumping on a trampoline! Allonsy!

Special Guest Appearance: Olympic medalist Laurie Hernandez joins the team. Laurie shares inspiring stories from her gymnastics career and teaches the importance of stretching before physical activity.
New Clue Uncovered: While investigating the gymnasium, the Lingokids friends find a map of Paris with a circle around the Louvre, hinting at the thief's next move.
About Laurie Hernandez:
Laurie Hernandez is an Olympic medalist and member of the "Final Five," the US Women's Gymnastics team that won gold at the 2016 Rio Olympics. She inspires young gymnasts with her stories of perseverance and success.

Episode transcript.

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☀️ Parents, Inside the Lingokids app, we have 1,600+ fun, interactive activities, games, songs, and videos to help kids learn academics and modern life skills in today’s world. It’s free to try. 

Story by Rachael Tobener and Olga Klepova. Voices: Robin Reed. Music and Sound Design: Juan Delgado. Guest: Laurie Hernandez

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