Gwen Berry
Hammer Thrower
Olympic athlete and activist that participated in the 2020 and 2016 games as a hammer thrower. She is well known for her vocal stance on social justice, and was voted the 2020 Team Toyota Humanitarian Award recipient.
She shared a video preparing for the Olympics in 2014, showcasing her workout in the gym and her passion for lifting weights.
She is an athlete sponsored by the brands Puma, NYAC and Color of Change.
She was born and raised in the United States.
She shared a heartfelt Instagram post praising basketball star and respected athlete Kobe Bryant after his death in 2020.