Women's gymnastics is changing in more ways than one
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Women's gymnastics is changing in more ways than one

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Women's gymnastics is changing in more ways than one Enlarge this image toggle caption Loren Elliott/AFP via Getty Images Loren Elliott/AFP via Getty Images After the U.S. But looking at the top finishers more broadly, it's clear that elite women's gymnastics is changing in some big ways — in terms of race, age and collegiate competition — and moving the sport forward. Enlarge this image toggle caption Paul Kuroda/AFP via Getty Images Paul Kuroda/AFP via Getty Images "It's no different than what I'm doing with my little ones," she says, describing how her family recently met top tennis players Frances Tiafoe and Coco Gauff at a tournament in Washington, D.C. "And I know it's planted that seed of inspiration in my little kids, that maybe tennis would be a sport that they can thrive in as well." Okino "absolutely loves" that today's elite gymnasts can accept some endorsement deals and still compete in college gymnastics.

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The careers of Olympians like Simone Biles mirror the rise of adult gymnastics. ‘I’m never leaving.’
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The careers of Olympians like Simone Biles mirror the rise of adult gymnastics. ‘I’m never leaving.’

Associated Press  

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Graduation, lack of opportunity force most gymnasts to quit. A women’s league is out to change that
6 months ago

Graduation, lack of opportunity force most gymnasts to quit. A women’s league is out to change that

Associated Press  

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Sacramone Quinn, Memmel embrace new roles at USA Gymnastics
2 years, 6 months ago

Sacramone Quinn, Memmel embrace new roles at USA Gymnastics

Associated Press  

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Janelle McDonald hopes to rebuild UCLA gymnastics with passion, positivity
2 years, 7 months ago

Janelle McDonald hopes to rebuild UCLA gymnastics with passion, positivity

LA Times  

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2 years, 8 months ago

‘Beacon of goodness': NCAA women’s gymnastics is booming

Associated Press  

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USA Gymnastics restructures leadership in women’s program
2 years, 8 months ago

USA Gymnastics restructures leadership in women’s program

Associated Press  

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