AdvertisementAdvertisementIllustration for the Tokyo Olympics section cover of Simone Biles and Katie Ledecky. Simone Biles competes in the floor exercise during the women’s U.S. Olympic gymnastics trials June 27 in St. Louis. AdvertisementSimone Biles competes on the vault during the women’s U.S. Olympic gymnastics trials on June 25 in St. Louis. Simone Biles performs her balance beam routine during the U.S. Classic gymnastics competition in Indianapolis May 22. Seeing another Black woman, Gabby Douglas, win the 2012 Olympic all-around gold medal inspired her to broaden her horizons.

Source: Los Angeles Times July 18, 2021 10:52 UTC