Legendary gymnastics champion Dianne Durham died on Thursday at the age of 52, according to family members who were by her side. Durham is one of the greatest gymnasts to ever come out of the United States and was the first Black woman to win USA Gymnastics national championship in 1983, according to The Associated Press. “As an icon and trailblazer in our sport, Dianne opened doors for generations of gymnasts who came after her, and her legacy carries on each day in gyms across the country. Our thoughts are with her friends and family during this difficult time,” said USA Gymnastics president Li Li Leung in a statement to The Associated Press. Her husband said he was by her side when she passed. "Dianne Durham, the love of my life, passed away today. She stuck a triple full over the gates of heaven and was awarded with the biggest prize ever. She will be in heaven for eternity. I miss her, but know that she will be my guardian angel," Durham's husband, Tom Drahozal, said in a...
