Simone Biles, Allyson Felix and Jessica Ramsey are just a few athletes to keep an eye on at this summer’s games.
Whether it’s by land, air or water, there are several stellar Black female athletes from around the world who came to conquer, and they deserve all the attention and praise.
Some of them, including track star Allyson Felix and gymnast Simone Biles, have shattered world records and brought their opponents to their knees with their athleticism. Others, like water polo goalkeeper Ashleigh Johnson, are breaking down barriers for those coming after them, becoming the first Black women to compete on the world stage in their respective sports.
Here are nine Black women competing for the United States to pay attention to at this year’s Olympic games.Allyson Felix competes in the first round of the women's 200-meter dash on Day 7 of the 2020 U.S. Olympic Track & Field Team Trials at Hayward Field on June 24, 2021, in Eugene, Oregon. The nine-time Olympic medalist is set to make Olympic history in Tokyo this year. This is the track and field star’s fifth Olympic appearance — and her first as a mom.
Simone Biles competes in the floor exercise during the women's competition of the 2021 U.S. Gymnastics Olympic Trials at America’s Center on June 27, 2021, in St. Louis.She’s considered the G.O.A.T. for a reason. The five-time world champion consistently blows audiences and her competition away as she defies gravity and flies through the air with grace and power.
her goal in Tokyo is to “come out with a gold medal and show all the girls, ‘Never give up, never give up, never give up. You’re gonna have those downfalls, but let it make you stronger.’”Rugby player Naya Tapper poses for a portrait during the Team USA Tokyo 2020 Olympics shoot on Nov. 20, 2019, in West Hollywood, California.Tapper will make her debut Olympic appearance in Tokyo this year on the USA women’s rugby team. The South Carolina native is the second all-time try scorer for the U.S.
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