Raising the Bar: Black Women Who Changed Gymnastics
Black women are a force in the gymnastics world. But it wasn't until 1992 that Betty Okino and Dominique Dawes became the first Black women to compete in the Olympics for Team USA. Learn about the Black gymnasts and coaches of the past and present who have made historic firsts, including Simone Biles, Sloane Blakely, and Corrinne Tarver. Then discover how Black women in gymnastics are making a difference on and off the mat.

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Raising the Bar: Black Women Who Changed Gymnastics
Black women are a force in the gymnastics world. But it wasn't until 1992 that Betty Okino and Dominique Dawes became the first Black women to compete in the Olympics for Team USA. Learn about the Black gymnasts and coaches of the past and present who have made historic firsts, including Simone Biles, Sloane Blakely, and Corrinne Tarver. Then discover how Black women in gymnastics are making a difference on and off the mat.

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Raising the Bar: Black Women Who Changed Gymnastics

Raising the Bar: Black Women Who Changed Gymnastics

by Ngeri Nnachi
Raising the Bar: Black Women Who Changed Gymnastics

Raising the Bar: Black Women Who Changed Gymnastics

by Ngeri Nnachi

Overview

Black women are a force in the gymnastics world. But it wasn't until 1992 that Betty Okino and Dominique Dawes became the first Black women to compete in the Olympics for Team USA. Learn about the Black gymnasts and coaches of the past and present who have made historic firsts, including Simone Biles, Sloane Blakely, and Corrinne Tarver. Then discover how Black women in gymnastics are making a difference on and off the mat.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9798765611579
Publisher: Lerner Publishing Group
Publication date: 08/01/2024
Series: Black Trailblazers in Sports (Read Woke T Books)
Pages: 32
Product dimensions: 7.00(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.30(d)
Age Range: 9 - 11 Years

About the Author

Ngeri Nnachi is a designer and author based in Maryland. She has a J.D., M.P.P.L. and is obtaining her Ph.D. at the University of Maryland-Baltimore County.
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