Simone Biles said she sent a video to a Black girl who was not given a medal at a gymnastics event in Ireland last year, an act she said was racist that broke her heart.
said she was in contact with the family of the girl after seeing the video, which"broke [her] heart."
A user on X, formerly Twitter, tagged Biles, saying"I would love to see @Simone_Biles reach out to this girl if she’s able." Simone Biles warms up before the U.S. Gymnastics Championships Sunday, Aug. 27, 2023, in San Jose, California.
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