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US Olympic women's gymnastics trials feature more diverse athletes, but barriers persist

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(ST. LOUIS) — Roughly every four years, when athletes take on the world stage at the Olympics, excitement buzzes over the USA gymnastics team. The 2021 Tokyo Olympic trials for Team USA are taking place June 24 through June 27 in St. Louis, Missouri, and gymnast Simone Biles is expected to easily clinch a spot on the team.

Also on the roster for the trials is Jordan Chiles, a Black gymnast who trains at the World Champions Centre alongside Biles. Chiles told ESPN she had once thought of quitting the sport, but encouragement from Biles kept her in

 

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