Butterflies in Sports
Simone Biles Makes History, Again While Standing Up For The Girls And Women USA Gymnastics Chose Not To
By Malinda Janay via https://blavity.com
Not only is she breaking records, but she also pays her respects to the sexual abuse victims of Larry Nassar.
Simone Biles made a powerful comeback to the sport of gymnastics, making history through not only her performance but also by sending a powerful message. Biles first made history by winning 10 world championship medals, the most ever attained by a female gymnast.
After a two-year hiatus following her victories at the 2016 Summer Olympics, Biles is using her platform to stand in solidarity with survivors of sexual abuse.
According to ESPN, the 21-year-old Olympian won her fifth U.S. women’s gymnastics title on Sunday, August 19. Her ability to win has never been questioned as she’s won four gold medals at the 2016 games. However, two years later, the fact that she continues to push even further is impressive. Posting a two-day total of 119.850, she finishes more than six points ahead of reigning world champion Morgan Hurd. Biles is only the second woman to win nationals five times, following in the footsteps of Clara Schroth Lomady who grabbed six titles between 1945 and 1952.
Even more impressive than Biles’ athleticism is her stance of solidarity with fellow sexual abuse victims …
