Gwen Berry had many people supporting her — and others not — when she decided to turn away from the American flag during the national anthem at the U.S.
Olympic Trials on June 26, 2021. The 31-year-old track and field Olympian performed the controversial action as a sign of protest for racial justice after successfully qualifying for the Tokyo Olympics this summer.
But Gwen’s decision wasn’t exactly a surprising one, given that she considers herself an “activist athlete.” So who is Gwen Berry?
Here are 5 key things to about Gwen, including her blossoming career in track and field and how she’s been a figure for racial justice activism for years now. Gwen began her track and field career in high school. Gwen grew up in Florissant, Missouri,
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