Simone Biles has attempted to clear up any confusion about the reason why she withdrew from the women's gymnastics team final at the Tokyo Olympics and vowed to return to the competition, debunking earlier reports.
From Tommie Smith and John Carlos' Black Power salute to Gabby Douglas becoming the first African American to win an individual gymnastics title, Black Americans have undeniably had some of the most iconic moments in Olympics history.
Aliyah Shipman, a teenage star Taekwondo fighter who used to compete with Team USA, says she is being blocked from fighting at the Tokyo Olympics because she represents Haiti now.
Hammer-thrower Gwen Berry is speaking out about her protest of the American flag and national anthem at the U.S. Olympic track and field trials in an unapologetic effort to clear up any misconceptions.
While Williams did not reveal what led to her decision to skip the Tokyo Olympics, the IOC's childcare policy could play a large role for working mothers like the superstar athlete.
