Ellie Black

Ellie Black, born on September eighth, nineteen ninety-five, is a distinguished Canadian artistic gymnast who has made her mark on the international stage. A four-time Olympian, she proudly represented Canada at the Olympic Games in two thousand twelve, two thousand sixteen, two thousand twenty, and two thousand twenty-four. Her remarkable journey in gymnastics is highlighted by her achievement as the first Canadian gymnast to win a world all-around medal, securing silver at the 2017 World Championships.

In addition to her world all-around success, Black led the Canadian women's gymnastics team to a historic bronze medal in the team final at the 2022 World Championships, marking the first world team medal for Canada in gymnastics. She also earned a silver medal on the balance beam at the same championships, further solidifying her status as a top competitor. Her accolades include being the all-around champion at the 2018 Commonwealth Games and a two-time Pan American Games all-around champion in two thousand fifteen and two thousand nineteen.

Black's international career began in two thousand twelve, where she played a crucial role in helping the Canadian Olympic team qualify for their first Olympic team final, finishing fifth. She made history in 2013 by becoming the first Canadian female artistic gymnast to win a Universiade medal since nineteen eighty-three, taking home silver on the floor exercise and bronze on the balance beam. Her impressive performance at the 2014 Commonwealth Games saw her clinch gold on the balance beam.

At the 2016 Olympic Games, Black achieved Canada's best-ever result in the individual all-around final, finishing fifth. She continued to excel, winning her first World medal in 2017 and securing both team and all-around gold at the 2018 Commonwealth Games. In 2019, she made history again as the first female gymnast to win back-to-back all-around titles at the Pan American Games, becoming Canada's most decorated gymnast in the event's history. With her remarkable achievements, Ellie Black stands as the most decorated Canadian to ever compete in women's gymnastics.