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A New Jersey girl went viral for performing a cartwheel while running to first base during her little league game on April 8.
According to NJ. Advance Media, 6-year-old Mattea DiGirolamo joined
the Kenilworth Little League team in the spring after finishing gymnastics in the fall. Her gymnastics teacher told her to continue practicing her stunts, which she did during the game.As Mattea knocked the ball off the tee, she combined
the two sports as she made her way to first base.Her father, Sal DiGirolamo, told the outlet he was proud of his daughter.
“I am really proud of her for being herself and having fun in the moment that was captured so perfectly,” he said. “It really shows how special her personality is, and I am glad she put a smile on so many faces.”
As the video made its rounds on social media, people were amazed
at how she swiftly removed her helmet before executing the flawless cartwheel.https://twitter.com/bdamis/status/1649256897302745090?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener
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Mattea is also a yellow belt in karate.