Young Black gymnast appears to be snubbed during medal ceremony in Ireland

Footage has emerged of a young Black gymnast appearing to be missed during a medal ceremony in Ireland.

The incident occurred at an event in Dublin in March 2022. Four-time Olympic champion Simone Biles says the incident “broke my heart”.

The child’s mother, speaking anonymously, has said she believes Gymnastics Ireland has failed to publicly apologise for the incident.

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