American Olympic Gymnast Jordan Chiles Shares Experience with Racism and Hopes for Gold in Paris

American Olympic gymnast Jordan Chiles is gearing up for the Paris Games with hopes of bringing home the gold, following her team’s silver medal win in Tokyo three years ago. However, as she prepares for this prestigious competition, she shared in an interview with Teen Vogue the racism she experienced while growing up in the sport.

Chiles recounted a troubling incident where a spectator in the crowd made derogatory remarks about her appearance and questioned her presence on the floor. She revealed that she has faced racial attacks throughout her career, including having medals taken away from her and being told hurtful comments about her heritage.

Despite the challenges she faced, Chiles encouraged young athletes to speak up against discrimination and stand up for themselves. She emphasized the importance of using their voices and expressing their true feelings, even if it means facing consequences like being kicked out of the gym.

The women’s gymnastics competition at the Olympics kicks off this Sunday, with the team final scheduled for Tuesday. Fans can cheer on Jordan Chiles as she competes for glory in Paris.

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