In most settings, 16-year-old Lydia Hughes might be the toughest person in the room. At 5-foot-1 with a gymnast’s physique, you’d never guess that Hughes competes in a sport that can result in broken bones, black eyes and even occasionally skin burns. Read the full story by clicking the link in our bio. Video by Seth Carpenter Edited by Brynn Meisse Music by Sam Kohn #chattanooga #twirl #championship #sports #batontwirling