by admin | Aug 2, 2021 | #MeToo, Representation, SEW
While USA Gymnastics has made improvements since the Larry Nassar scandal, athletes say there’s still a lack of transparency and honesty. Read More
by admin | Aug 2, 2021 | Representation, SEW
Before Jade Carey began her last routine at these Games, she could have already secured an Olympic medal. But the carpet of the vault runway got in her way. Carey had qualified for two apparatus finals, vault and floor, and entered each as a medal contender. Those...
by admin | Aug 2, 2021 | Representation, SEW
When the German women’s gymnastics team showed up to compete at the European Championships in April wearing long-legged bodysuits, Jamaican gymnast Danusia Francis was surprised. “Although my immediate reaction was that it was very cool, I then wondered if...
by admin | Aug 2, 2021 | Representation, SEW
After her emotional gold-medal performance in the women’s all-around competition, Sunisa Lee continued her medal hunt with a bronze in the uneven bars apparatus finals. Lee qualified second in the event, and was up first in the rotation of eight gymnasts....
by admin | Aug 1, 2021 | Representation, SEW
Larisa Latynina is the most decorated Olympic gymnast in history. The 86-year-old Soviet gymnast has 18 medals. Like much of the world, she was stunned to see Simone Biles, the four-time Olympic champion withdraw from events due to mental health concerns. Biles could...
by admin | Aug 1, 2021 | Representation, SEW
Black women have always elevated the sport of gymnastics, and this past year is irrefutable proof of that. From viral floor routines from college gymnasts to jaw-dropping, never-before-seen skillsexecuted by Simone Biles, Black gymnasts have finally been recognized...
by admin | Aug 1, 2021 | SEW, Weekly Highlights and Lowlights
? This week our highlight goes to the U.S. Women’s Gymnastics Team, who both highlighted the importance of mental health through the actions and efforts of Simone Biles, and came away with the all around silver medal at the Olympics. ? This week we give a...
by admin | Jul 30, 2021 | Representation, SEW
Suni Lee just accomplished what no one expected three days ago — not even herself. “This is such a surreal moment. I just feel like I could have never been here ever. It doesn’t even feel like real life,” the 18-year-old said after winning the most...
by admin | Jul 29, 2021 | Representation, SEW
The world may have grown accustomed to seeing Olympic gymnasts wearing leotards as they compete for the highest honor in the sport, but these garments haven’t always been the first pick for women. Here’s how gymnastics attire has changed form in the last...
by admin | Jul 28, 2021 | Representation, SEW
It ought to go without saying that Biles does not owe any of us an explanation—or any gymnastics. While we all want to know what happened, why she scratched isn’t even really what’s important here. What is important is that a grown adult athlete...
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