College gymnast claims ‘verbal and emotional abuse’ in announcing surprise retirement Monday, October 23 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- A collegiate gymnast has announced her retirement from the sport, alleging she was a victim of "verbal and emotional abuse."Kara Eaker, a junior at the University of Utah, shared on Instagram that she is withdrawing from the school, as well as... Read More.
Simone Biles wins 6th world title, becomes most decorated gymnast in history Monday, October 9 by ABC News(ANTWERP, Belgium) -- Simone Biles has made gymnastics history.On Friday, the gymnastics superstar, 26, won her 27th world championship medal when she earned the gold for the individual all-around title at the world championships in Antwerp, Belgium, with a score of 58.399 in the... Read More.
Simone Biles wins 6th Worlds title, becomes most decorated gymnast in history Saturday, October 7 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Simone Biles has made gymnastics history.On Friday, the gymnastics superstar, 26, won her 27th world championship medal when she earned the gold for the individual all-around title at the world championships in Antwerp, Belgium with a score of 58.399 in the... Read More.
Gymnastics Ireland issues ‘unreserved’ apology for Black gymnast medal snub Wednesday, September 27 by ABC News(LONDON) -- Ireland’s gymnastics federation has issued an apology after footage emerged of a young Black gymnast being passed over for a medal at a presentation ceremony.The viral video, which has re-emerged on social media, depicts an official awarding medals to a lineup of... Read More.
Gymnast Gabby Douglas confirms she’s returning to compete in 2024 Thursday, July 13 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Gabby Douglas is returning to competitive gymnastics, with an eye for the 2024 Paris Olympics.Douglas, 27, announced on Instagram Thursday that she is returning to the sport she "absolutely love[s] doing.""I know i have a huge task ahead of me and... Read More.
5 things to know about Sunisa Lee, America’s new Olympic gold medal-winning gymnast Thursday, July 29 by ABC News(TOKYO) — Sunisa Lee won gold in the gymnastics all-around at the Tokyo Olympics, making her the fifth American female gymnast in a row to win the Olympic all-around title.The Minnesota-based Lee, 18, went into the all-arounds with a medal already in her pocket,... Read More.
Janet Jackson surprises UCLA gymnast after viral performance to singer’s tunes Monday, February 22 by ABC NewsBy ANGELINE JANE BERNABE, ABC News (NEW YORK) -- UCLA gymnast Margzetta Frazier is wowing many on social media with her floor routine to some of Janet Jackson’s popular tunes -- including the singer herself.Over the weekend, Jackson surprised Frazier with... Read More.