Wendy Hilliard was told she “stood out too much” — code for the racism she experienced during her storied athletic career that culminated in her introduction into the USA Gymnastics Hall of Fame. Wendy was the first African American rhythmic gymnast to compete as a member of the U.S. national team and represented the US at three world championships and the 1984 Olympic Trials.

In 1996 Wendy started the Wendy Hilliard Foundation to empower young people from underserved communities through gymnastics. To date, the Wendy Hilliard Foundation has provided free and low-cost gymnastics to more than 25,000 aspiring gymnasts…one or more you will no doubt see in future Olympics.

Wendy Hilliard was told she &ldquo;stood out too much&rdquo; &mdash; code for the racism she experienced during her storied athletic career that culminated in her introduction into the USA Gymnastics Hall of Fame. Wendy was the first African American rhythmic gymnast to compete as a member of the U.S. national team and represented the US at three world championships and the 1984 Olympic Trials.
In 1996 Wendy started the <a href="https://wendyhilliard.org/">Wendy Hilliard Foundation</a> to empower young people from underserved communities through gymnastics. To date, the Wendy Hilliard Foundation has provided free and low-cost gymnastics to more than 25,000 aspiring gymnasts&hellip;one or more you will no doubt see in future Olympics.

Not your run of the mill sports talk. Hosted by former national class cyclist Jill Yesko, The Bounce: Sports Talk with a Spin is a deep dive into the kinds of sports and sports stories that often fall through the cracks—from Olympic athletes who’ve turned their backs on the Games, to the greatest athletes you’ve never heard of but need to. The Bounce understands that sports are more than a metaphor. Sports matter because they can change lives. So whether you’re an athlete, fan or want to better understand what makes sport tick, The Bounce has you covered. The first episode of the podcast will be released March 17. The Bounce is produced by Jill Yesko and distributed by Your Public Studios.

Not your run of the mill sports talk. Hosted by former national class cyclist Jill Yesko, The Bounce: Sports Talk with a Spin is a deep dive into the kinds of sports and sports stories that often fall through the cracks&mdash;from Olympic athletes who&rsquo;ve turned their backs on the Games, to the greatest athletes you&rsquo;ve never heard of but need to. The Bounce understands that sports are more than a metaphor. Sports matter because they can change lives. So whether you&rsquo;re an athlete, fan or want to better understand what makes sport tick, The Bounce has you covered. The first episode of the podcast will be released March 17. The Bounce is produced by Jill Yesko and distributed by Your Public Studios.

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