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Wendy Hilliard Gymnastics Foundation

@wendyhilliardfd

๐Ÿคธ๐ŸฟImproving physical & emotional health through gymnastics since 1996
๐ŸŒŸFounder: @USAGym Hall of Famer Wendy Hilliard
๐Ÿ‘We spotlight #BlackGymnastsinHistory

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In 2023, Frederick Richard became the youngest U.S. male gymnast ever to win an individual medal at the World Championships. He helped the men's team secure a bronze medal at the 2024 Olympics in Paris with this amazing high bar routine! #BlackGymnastsinHistory

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Black Gymnasts in History: The Awesome - Dominique Dawes โœจ Dawes was the *first* Black female gymnast to win an individual Olympic medal (floor - bronze, 1996) and the *first* American female gymnast to compete in 3 Olympics (1992, 1996, 2000) AND medal in every single one.

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Gabby Douglas Her Winning Moment is Black History After the Russian Young Lady (Komova) did one of the best floor routines in history......... EVERYONE HAD DOUBTS, even I in 2012 fist thoughts were " well silver isn't bad" that was my honest first thought.... but then i saw the

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With this routine on the parallel bars in 1996, Jair Lynch became the first Black male gymnast to win an individual Olympic medal! #BlackGymnastsinHistory

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Black Gymnasts in History: Kyrstin Johnson โœจ When she moves, she makes headlines ๐Ÿ’ซ #BlackHistoryMonth #BlackGymnastsInHistory

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Alexandra Nicholson was a 2-time World Trampoline Champion (1972 & 1974) and was also the 1st trampolinist, male or female, to perform a TRIFFES - a forward triple somersault with a half twist! #BlackGymnastsInHistory

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Black Gymnasts in History: The Statesman - Sid Oglesby โœจ Sid was the first-ever Black NCAA gymnastics champion. In 1964, he won the vault title for Syracuse. He went on to have a very successful career in public service. Sid Oglesby, we salute you!

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Black Gymnasts in History: Future Legends โœจ Today we applaud the WHGF's incredible athletes who are current members of the U.S. National Team! ZaQuae Carter, BJ Mensah, Ty-La Morris - Trampoline & Tumbling We could not be prouder! ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ #BlackGymnastsInHistory

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Flawless ๐Ÿ”๐ŸŒนBe best, black, and BEAUTIFUL!! Kyrstin Johnson ๐Ÿ‘‘โœจ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ† #HappyBlackHistoryMonth

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On day 22 of Black History Month AND the final day of the incredible 2026 Olympic Games, we celebrate all the incredible Black gymnasts who have represented Team USA as Olympians, from Mexico City 1968 though Paris 2024. ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ˜ โœŠ๐Ÿฟ #BlackHistoryMonth #gymnastics #Olympics

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#BlackHistoryMonth Black U.S. Olympic Gymnasts: James Kanati Allen Luci Collins Ron Galimore Charles Lakes Betty Okino Jair Lynch Chainey Umphrey Dominique Dawes Tasha Schwikert Annia Hatch John Orozco Gabrielle Douglas Simone Biles Jordan Chiles Frederick Richard

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In April 2023, Trinity Thomas tied the NCAA career record for the most perfect 10s with her TWENTY-EIGHTH perfect ๐Ÿ”Ÿ, on vault!๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ”ฅ ๐ŸŽฅ: All 28 perfect 10s! (Video by The Gymnastics Spot on YT๐Ÿซก๐Ÿ‘) Just amazing, Trinity! ๐Ÿ‘‘ #BlackHistoryMonth

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The Jesse White Tumbling Team โœจ This iconic Chicago-based sports team was founded in 1959 and gives 1,500+ performances every year. Truly a movement, the team has performed all over the world: ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ฒ ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ฟ ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท #BlackGymnastsInHistory #BlackHistoryMonth

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Black Gymnasts in History: International Legends! โœจ ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Rebeca Andrade ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Louis Smith ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Daiane dos Santos ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Joe Fraser #BlackGymnastsInHistory #BlackHistoryMonth #gymnastics #sports #icons

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Black Gymnasts in History: Donnell Whittenburg โœจ In 2025, Donnell Whittenburg became the first U.S. gymnast to win a World title on rings, as well as the first Black American male gymnast to win a World title! Check out our full interview on YouTube! youtu.be/BYyUvaeWUtw

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Wendy Hilliard Gymnastics Foundation did an amazing interview with Donnell Whittenberg .... i think you should check out p.s. we would like to interview both of yall one day MUAH!! youtu.be/BYyUvaeWUtw?siโ€ฆ

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Black Gymnasts in History: The World Champion - Ashley Postell โœจ Ashley Postell was the FIRST Black female artistic gymnast to win a World Championships title (balance beam, 2002)! #BlackGymnastsInHistory #BlackHistoryMonth #gymnastics #balancebeam #utahredrocks

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Today is the final day of Black Gymnasts in History for 2026 ๐Ÿฅน Thank you for following along every day this month! On day 28, we salute the Black American gymnasts who have competed in more than one Olympic Games. ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿฟ

Today is the final day of Black Gymnasts in History for 2026 ๐Ÿฅน

Thank you for following along every day this month! 

On day 28, we salute the Black American gymnasts who have competed in more than one Olympic Games. ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿฟ