After Simone Biles' triumphant return to the Tokyo Olympics following a break to prioritize her mental health, here are the star's top balance beam moments throughout her gymnastics career.
SNL star and comedian Michael Che allegedly posted since-deleted comments to his Instagram Stories about making "Simone Biles jokes" that evoked anger and disappointment from the gymnast's fans and supporters.
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.
The Olympics hasn't even started yet, and its anti-blackness is on full display.
The triumphant track star who won over hearts with her poise and athletic ability has been suspended from the Olympic team for one month after testing positive for marijuana.
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