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Gwen Berry: 5 Things To Know About The Olympian Who Calls Herself An ‘Activist Athlete’

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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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