U.S. Gymnast Laurie Hernandez Will Celebrate Her Gold Stateside at Wawa

Her brother’s proud Instagram posted ended with, ‘As soon as you land, we're going straight to Wawa.’

August 12, 2016

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil – Sporting event victories have been celebrated with champagne, Gatorade soakings and trips to Walt Disney World. But at least one Olympian has something a little bit different in mind: a trip to Wawa.

U.S. gymnast Laurie Hernandez’s brother, Marcus, has promised to take his younger sister to their local Wawa to commemorate her gold medal as part of the U.S. gymnastics team’s all-around win this week, FoodMic.com reports.

Marcus posted Laurie’s selfie with her gold medal along with an assurance that they would go to Wawa when she’s back in the United States. Both Laurie and Marcus have been rabid fans of the convenience store chain, often posting pictures of its food.

It’s no surprise that convenience stores such as Wawa are becoming destinations for celebration, given the close connection many retailers have with their customers and community. In June, a New York couple tied the knot while riding in a limo through a Sonic car wash.

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