September 17th 2023.
This summer, Black female athletes have shown out in multiple sports, setting a new standard, coming back from obstacles, and continuing their dominance. This summer proved Black Girl Magic is a real thing in sports.
Sha’Carri Richardson had all eyes on her three years ago when she was a gold medal candidate in the 100m and 200m trials leading up to the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Unfortunately, she tested positive for cannabis and received a 30-day suspension from USADA, forcing her to miss the Olympics.
Fast forward three years later and Richardson is back and better than ever. She took home her first world title at the world championships in Budapest, and only ten days later, she took home a win in the 100m at the Diamond League Championships in Zurich.
After the victory in Budapest, Richardson told reporters that she is not worried about what others think about her anymore and is more focused on herself. This resonates with many people, especially those that look like and feel like her.
Las Vegas Aces Forward A’ja Wilson is also having a magical season. Already with two MVP awards and a WNBA title in her trophy case, Wilson is working on a third, averaging a career-high 22.8 points per game and 9.5 rebounds per game. Last month, she tied the WNBA single-game scoring record, lighting up the Atlanta Dream for 53 points. She has led the reigning WNBA champions to the league’s best record and the No. 1 seed in the WNBA playoffs.
Coco Gauff was a favorite coming into this year’s US Open after a hardcourt run that saw her take home the title at the Cincinnati Open last month. She won seven matches in two weeks, including defeating Aryna Sabalenka in three sets Saturday to claim the title. This is the biggest win of Gauff’s young career, and she became the fourth Black American to win the US Open since 2000.
Finally, Simone Biles is still the best gymnast on the planet and is past the mental health struggles that forced her to pull out of the Tokyo Olympics. Last month, she won her eighth title at the U.S. Gymnastic Championships in San Jose. With the win, Biles broke the record for most U.S. all-around titles she previously shared with Alfred Jochim, who won his seventh and final title 90 years ago.
These four Black women have enjoyed a summer of success and serve as role models for the next generation of Black female athletes. Through their accomplishments, they show that Black Girl Magic is a real thing in sports.
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