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Simone Biles's 20 Most Empowering Quotes Show Why She's Truly the Greatest of All Time

Simone Biles's Most Empowering Quotes

Simone Biles's 20 Most Empowering Quotes Show Why She's Truly the Greatest of All Time

July 8, 2021 by Corinne Sullivan

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Simone Biles on Black Identity and the Power of Representation

On inspiring other young Black athletes: "I think it's nice to see so many people at the top that are people of color, because it gives you inspiration, motivation. But also in the gym, I think representation matters. Whenever you're younger and you see somebody that looks just like you, you're like, 'Wow, they're doing it. Then I can do it, too.'"
On the importance of Black role models: "Growing up, I didn't see very many Black gymnasts. So whenever I did, I felt really inspired to go out there and want to be as good as them. I remember watching Gabby Douglas win the 2012 Olympics, and I was like, If she can do it, I can do it."
On why diversity in gymnastics is so necessary: "When you see a team where everyone has a different ethnicity and you're the little girl watching on TV and you say 'I look like her,' it makes you feel like you can do it too. Believing that they can do it is what opens up more kids to the sport."
On the movement for racial justice: "We need justice for the Black community. With the peaceful protests it's the start of change, but it's sad that it took all of this for people to listen."

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