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This gymnast is being hailed for showcasing #blackexcellence with her floor routine

Her routine drew in people who claimed to know nothing about gymnastics, but everyone agreed that it was an incredible performance to watch.

Nia Dennis doing her gymnastics floor routine

Nia Dennis showcasing #blackexcellence with her gymnastics floor routine. Source: Supplied

Nia Dennis, an American gymnast who is currently part of the UCLA Bruins women's gymnastics team, has made social media erupt with her amazing floor routine set to the music of Black American artists Kendrick Lamar, Missy Elliot, and Beyonce amongst others.
The routine which went viral has been praised by many for showcasing #blackexcellence.
The much lauded gymnastic superstar and four time Olympic gold medallist, Simone Biles, shared the routine on Twitter, while writing: "okay  do the damn thing girl".
Missy Elliott whose music was sampled for the routine also joined in the praise.
Karamo Brown, host of 'Queer Eye', was also taken by the gymnast's routine.
Nia Dennis's routine drew in people who claimed to know nothing about gymnastics, but everyone agreed that it was an incredible performance to watch.



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Published 27 January 2021 12:04pm
Updated 27 January 2021 1:57pm
By SBS staff writers
Source: SBS

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