Sports and DEI
The U.S. Women’s Gymnastics Team Illustrates the Value of Diversity
The best will rise to the top when provided opportunities
As an American, I take immense pride in the historic achievements of the U.S. Women’s gymnastics team at the Paris Olympics. Their triumphant return to the top, winning the gold medal with a dominant performance, is a moment that fills many Americans with a sense of pride. The United States’ victory, with a score of 171.296 points, finished ahead of second-place Italy by almost 6 points! Brazil won the bronze, the country’s first-ever Olympic medal in women’s gymnastics.
The victory placed the women back on top after they finished with a silver medal in the Tokyo Olympics without Biles. Their journey, marked by unwavering resilience and determination, culminated in this triumphant return to the top. The second-place finish in 2021 was the first time the Americans didn’t finish in first place since 2008, when they won silver at the Beijing Games.
As I witnessed these extraordinary women perform and the love poured out on them by thousands of adoring fans, I was not only in awe of their individual talents but also deeply moved by their unbreakable unity and camaraderie. With its diverse members, this team is a shining example of what can…
