LARDUET Manrique the greatest Cuban Male gymnast ever 2015 World AA Silver Medalist Happy Black History Month

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

Black Gymnasts in History: The Awesome - Dominique Dawes ✨ 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

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

Black Gymnasts in History: Kyrstin Johnson ✨ When she moves, she makes headlines 💫 #BlackHistoryMonth #BlackGymnastsInHistory

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

Black Gymnasts in History: The Statesman - Sid Oglesby ✨ 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!

Black Gymnasts in History: Future Legends ✨ 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! 🇺🇸 #BlackGymnastsInHistory

Flawless 🔝🌹Be best, black, and BEAUTIFUL!! Kyrstin Johnson 👑✨🔥🏆 #HappyBlackHistoryMonth

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. 🇺🇸😍 ✊🏿 #BlackHistoryMonth #gymnastics #Olympics

#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

In April 2023, Trinity Thomas tied the NCAA career record for the most perfect 10s with her TWENTY-EIGHTH perfect 🔟, on vault!🔥🔥 🎥: All 28 perfect 10s! (Video by The Gymnastics Spot on YT🫡👏) Just amazing, Trinity! 👑 #BlackHistoryMonth

The Jesse White Tumbling Team ✨ 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: 🇺🇸 🇨🇦 🇭🇰 🇧🇲 🇧🇿 🇨🇳 🇮🇱 🇯🇵 🇭🇷 #BlackGymnastsInHistory #BlackHistoryMonth

Black Gymnasts in History: International Legends! ✨ 🇧🇷 Rebeca Andrade 🇬🇧 Louis Smith 🇧🇷 Daiane dos Santos 🇬🇧 Joe Fraser #BlackGymnastsInHistory #BlackHistoryMonth #gymnastics #sports #icons

Black Gymnasts in History: Donnell Whittenburg ✨ 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

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?si…

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

Today is the final day of Black Gymnasts in History for 2026 🥹 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. 🙌🏿