My Body Has Always Performed, Why Is This Time Different?

Kaillie Humphries for Athlete Voices.  As far back as I can remember, I have always wanted kids. Being a mother was on my list of things I wanted to achieve, alongside being an Olympic gold medalist. I was 17 years old, when I started the sport of bob...

Black Excellence All-Around

2022 marked a historic moment for the world of gymnastics. For the first time, three black women – Jordan Chiles, Konnor McClain and Shilese Jones – topped the podium at the U.S. Gymnastics Championships. In January 2023, Ari Chambers sat down with th...

Brad Is A Dad

Coming In Fifth At The Tokyo Paralympics Was A Blessing

You know how in movies, superheroes typically have that origin story? The thing that led to them going on and becoming the superhero that they are? When I placed fifth in the T63 high jump at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics and watched three medalists take ...

I'll Make Them Listen

Nick Mayhugh for Team USA Athlete Voices

U.S. Men's Gymnasts Have Something To Say

The stage is set for the U.S. men's gymnastics team on Saturday night. A five-person squad will be announced, revealing the athletes who have secured their spots on Team USA's world championships team.Among the top contenders are Olympian Yul Moldauer,...

The Olympic Dynasty You Don't Know