ST. LOUIS — It is already a unicorn-like occurrence for one gym to send four athletes to the U.S. Olympic Trials.
Looking at the gymnasts from the World Champions Centre, however, and you will see just how unique this group is. In a sport that has long struggled for diversity, WCC’s entire elite team – there are two more gymnasts in addition to the four at trials this week – are all Black and brown women.
“We are making a statement that no matter what color you are, no matter who you are, you can still do things that you love,” said Jordan Chiles, one of WCC’s gymnasts and a favorite to make the Olympic team.