Hailei Renee Battle

Competitive Gymnast and Taylor’d Gymnastics Training Center

“Dream Big, Play Bigger”

Memphis, TN – Hailei Renee Battle is a 7-year-old gymnast who’s already making a big impact in the sport. Her journey began in competitive dance, where she won multiple 1st place awards, including a Judge’s Choice award, and even took home 1st place in her category at Nationals. But when Hailei was 6, she decided to try gymnastics—and it’s been a perfect fit ever since.

Since then, Hailei’s natural talent, determination, and passion for gymnastics have propelled her to success, earning her multiple 1st place all-around awards in her first competitive season. Whether she’s perfecting her skills on the bars, beam, vault, or floor, Hailei loves the challenge and excitement of every routine. “Gymnastics has made me stronger and more confident,” she says, reflecting on her journey. Her natural talent, paired with her hard work and positive attitude, has made her a rising star in the gymnastics world.

Hailei credits much of her success to the support of her coach, Britney Taylor-Owens, who saw her potential from the very beginning. “When I couldn’t even get on the bars, Coach Britney believed in me. Less than two years later, I’m competing as a gymnast. She’s helped me believe in myself, too,” Hailei shares.

While gymnastics is her main focus, Hailei knows the importance of balance. Outside of the gym, she enjoys spending time with friends, family, and her dog, Sky, making sure she has fun and stays grounded. “I want other kids to know that with hard work, kindness, and fun, you can do anything you set your mind to,” she says. Through her hard work and positive energy, Hailei hopes to inspire other young athletes to chase their dreams, stay kind, and never give up, no matter their age.

As an ambassador for several companies, Hailei is already building her brand both on and off the mat. She wants to show the world that with perseverance, a loving support system, and a lot of heart, anything is possible. With her incredible drive, Hailei is ready to continue growing as a gymnast and as a role model for others, always with a smile on her face. She loves inspiring others to follow their dreams, stay positive, and always give their best. Hailei is a living example of how passion, hard work,  a supportive team, an encouraging family, and the favor of God can lead to amazing things—and she’s just getting started.

We recently had the opportunity to touch basis with Timeka about her faith walk, here’s our One-on-One exclusive…

SM- Can you tell us a little bit about yourself and how you ended up pursuing your passion?

I have always loved being active and trying new things. I started out as a competitive dancer when I was young, and I was lucky enough to win several 1st place awards and even a Judge’s Choice award. The best part was winning 1st place in my category at Nationals! That experience was so exciting and made me realize how much I love working hard to achieve my goals.

When I was 6, I decided to try gymnastics, and it has been one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. I fell in love with all the different events—like the beam, bars, vault, and floor—and soon started competing. This year, I won several 1st place all-around awards, which made me feel proud of how far I have come. Gymnastics is now my main focus, and I am excited to see where it will take me in the future.

I’m so grateful for all the people who support me along the way, and I can’t wait to keep growing and doing my best! My coaches always encourage me to try my hardest, and when I land a new move, I feel so proud of myself. A special shoutout to my head coach, Britney
Taylor-Owens, for seeing my potential and believing in me from the very start. She saw something in me when I couldn’t even get on the bars, and less than two years later, I’m a competitive gymnast. I’m so thankful for her faith in me and all the ways she’s helped me grow!

SM- Who or what inspires you?
As a gymnast, my inspiration comes from the thrill of movement and the joy of mastering new skills. Every time I step onto the mat, I’m fueled by the passion to push my limits and strive to do my best. The discipline and hard work that gymnastics requires teach me valuable lessons about resilience and perseverance qualities that inspire me both on and off the mat. The best part of gymnastics is being part of a team. My teammatesare like my  , and we always cheer each other on. I hope to keep getting better and one day be as amazing as the gymnasts I look up to, like Simone Biles and Jordan Chiles. Representation matters and seeing gymnasts who look like me inspires me. Gymnastics teaches me to be strong, brave, and never give up, and I can’t wait to see how far I can go! My family and friends are such an inspiration to me. They motivate and support me so much. Most of all, my inspiration is my faith in God to use me in this sport for his glory.

SM- What are some of your short- and long-term goals?

I’m really excited about gymnastics and love working on getting even better! Right now, I’m focusing on improving my skills like making my beam routines look perfect and mastering the vault. I’m always trying to get more flexible by stretching every day. I’m also building
strength with push-ups and wall sits so I can hold my handstands longer and jump higher. I practice rem embering my routines so I can perform them confidently in front of my coaches, teammates, and most importantly, the judges at competitions. My goal is to do my best,
learn new skills, and keep having fun with my team. My long-term goal is to be a collegiate gymnast who is fortunate to one day represent Team USA in the Olympics.

SM- How do you balance your career and childhood?

Balancing gymnastics with being a kid can be tricky sometimes, but I love both! When I’m not in the gym training or competing, I make sure to have time for fun things like hanging out with my friends, playing with my dog Sky, just relaxing at home. My family and coach
help me stay organized so that I can do all the things I love. Gymnastics is super important to me, but I also know it’s important to have fun and enjoy being a kid. I try my best to make time for everything, and I’m so lucky to have such a great support system around me!

SM- What impact can you make on the world at this young age?

Even though I’m still young, I believe I can make a big impact by being a good role model. I want other kids to see that you don’t have to be super old to chase your dreams or work hard at something you love. I think it’s really important to show kindness, be brave, and never give up whether you’re on the gymnastics floor or in your everyday life. If I can inspire other kids to believe in themselves, be kind to others, and follow their passions, that would be amazing! Everyone has the power to make a difference, no matter how old they are.

SM- What do you want your legacy to be?

I want my legacy to be about more than just gymnastics. I hope people remember me as someone who worked really hard, stayed positive, and always helped others. I want to inspire kids to follow their dreams, be kind, and never give up no matter how hard things get. If I can leave a legacy where people feel motivated to be their best selves and believe in what they can do, I’d be really proud. I want to show everyone that with passion, dedication, a big heart, and most importantly, God, you can achieve amazing things!

SM- What message are you hoping to get across to the supporters and new fans that’s following your journey?
I want to tell all my supporters and new fans that anything is possible if you believe in yourself and work hard. I’m just like you, trying to be the best I can be every day, whether I’m training or just having fun. I hope my journey shows that no dream is too big and no challenge is too hard if you keep going. I also want to remind everyone to be kind to each other, have fun, and enjoy the ride. I’m so thankful for all the love and support, and I can’t wait to keep sharing my journey with you all!

SM- What are some other things people can expect from you in the near future?

In the near future, you can expect to see me working hard to keep improving in gymnastics, and hopefully, I’ll be learning some cool new moves! I’m also excited to be sharing more of my journey with all of you, whether it’s behind-the-scenes looks at my training, fun adventures with my friends, or just some inspiration to keep chasing your own dreams. I’m always looking for ways to be a positive role model and hopefully inspire more kids to believe in themselves. Plus, I’m excited to keep working with the brands I love and sharing
things I’m passionate about. There’s a lot to look forward to, and I can’t wait to share it all with you!

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