Simone Biles Says It ‘Broke My Heart‘ To See Video Of Official Ignoring Black Girl At Irish Gymnastics Event

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Simone Biles Says It ‘Broke My Heart‘ To See Video Of Official Ignoring Black Girl At Irish Gymnastics Event

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