Black American gymnasts

Decades ago, conventional wisdom was that gymnasts of African heritage would be too heavy for acrobatic sports. Too muscular.

That was WAY wrong.

When Black gymnasts have a chance to train acrobatic sports, they are very successful. 

A few examples, including the greatest of all time.

On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we recognize and celebrate the Black athletes on the 2023 World Championships & Pan American Games teams.

We are proud to be represented by these talented & diverse gymnasts on the world stage. pic.twitter.com/aEF6d6BpO6

— USA Gymnastics (@USAGym) January 15, 2024