As Paris gears up to host the 2024 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games, Team USA hopes people will reach into their hearts and their wallets to help the country’s top athletes this holiday season. But before you hit that donate…
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The GOAT Of Gymnastics! Simone Biles Makes History As The Most Decorated Gymnast Of All Time
Simone Biles became the most decorated gymnast of all time and led a historic podium of all-Black gymnasts at the 21st World Championship.
Read MoreSimone Biles Makes History in 1st Competition After 2 Year Absence
On Sunday, 19-time world champion Simone Biles made history during an international gymnastics competition. Biles, 26, has been absent from competing for the last two years. However, she quickly reminded the world of her greatness.Read more…
Read MoreAnthony Nesty, First Black Olympic Gold Medalist Swimmer, To Lead USA Men’s Swim Team In Paris
Anthony Nesty, who made history in the 1988 Olympics by becoming the first Black male swimmer to win an Olympic gold medal, has been tapped by the USA Swimming to lead the men’s swim team in Paris.
Read MoreSha’Carri Richardson Proves That She Is That Girl With World Championships Win
On Monday, Sha’Carri Richardson proved that she is that girl after winning the 100m at the world track and field championships in 10.65 seconds—a championship record time. Richardson outran Shericka Jackson and Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce in her global championship debut in…
Read MoreThree-Time Olympic Medalist Tori Bowie Passes Away at 32
Tori Bowie, a three-time Olympic medalist, has passed away, reports Yahoo Sports. She was 32. Icon Management Inc., her management company, and the USA Track and Field both confirmed her passing. “We’ve lost a client, dear friend, daughter, and sister,”…
Read MoreRalph Boston, Olympic Long Jump Champion, Passes Away at 83
Ralph Boston, an Olympic gold medalist who broke Jesse Owens‘ world record in the long jump, has passed away, reports NBC Sports. He was 83. Tennessee State, his alma mater, and the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic alumni associations both confirmed…
Read MoreU.S. Anti-Doping Agency Bans Olympic Silver Medalist Raven Saunders for 18 Months
The USADA announced that Raven Saunders has accepted an 18-month suspension
Read MoreSimone Biles and Her Fiancé Are Building a Brand New House
‘A home is made with love and dreams,’ Biles captioned the post. ‘Cheers to breaking ground.’
Read MoreUnfriendly Skies: Track Star Sha’Carri Richardson Kicked Off American Airlines Flight After Things Get Testy With Flight Attendant
Things got testy between Richardson and a Caucasian flight attendant.
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