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Woman Who Started Skiing 6 Years Ago Makes U.S. Ski Team

Karenna Elliot, a 21-year-old from Mason, Ohio is a U.S. Ski Team member. Elliot’s story is an inspiring one, as she had only started skiing six years prior. Elliot hopes to qualify for the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics. Elliot’s story starts with her originally pursuing a completely different sport. Initially practicing gymnastics throughout her youth, the sport helped her get […]
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Simone Biles Steps Down From Olympic Competition for Mental Health Reasons

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Within the past year, mental health has been very fragile, as everyone is adjusting to new ways of life. Getting back into the swing of things isn’t easy, and Simone Biles is no exception. The 24-year-old gymnast from Columbus, Ohio, withdrew from the team competition for the Tokyo 2021 Olympics. Related: VIDEO: BOOM! Simone Biles is First Woman Ever to Land a […]
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German Olympic Gymnasts, Fed Up With Sexualization, Decide to Wear Unitards at Tokyo Games

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The German Female Gymnastic team stood out on Sunday when they walked onto the Olympic stage for the qualifying round. The team of women had decided to wear unitards, which cover your leg down to your ankle, instead of traditional leotards to take a stand against sexualization geared towards gymnasts. The 2021 Tokyo Summer Olympics are the first since former […]
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