Raising the Bar

Part of the Black Trailblazers in Sports series

Discover the trailblazing Black women transforming gymnastics forever.

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32 pages· 2,030 words· Est. 14 min read· ~840L

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Explore the groundbreaking journey of Black women in gymnastics, from Betty Okino and Dominique Dawes' Olympic debut to Simone Biles' unparalleled achievements. Uncover the stories of athletes and coaches who broke barriers and continue to inspire change both on and off the mat. How are these pioneers reshaping the sport's future?

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Black women are a force in the gymnastics world. But it wasn’t until 1992 that Betty Okino and Dominique Dawes became the first Black women to compete in the Olympics for Team USA. Learn about the Black gymnasts and coaches of the past and present who have made historic firsts, including Simone Biles, Sloane Blakely, and Corrinne Tarver. Then discover how Black women in gymnastics are making a difference on and off the mat.

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