Olympian and Stoughton native Frederick Richard may have broken the world record for the most backflips done in 24 hours.

"Frederick Flips" dedicated his record-breaking attempt to raising $100,000 for gymnastics equipment for kids in Africa and ...

"Fred has always been passionate about bringing more eyes to the sport of gymnastics and bringing more young boys into the sport and growing the sport," said Richard's mother, Ann-Marie.

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