biles was also one of more than 250 athletes abused by usa gymnastics dr laurie nasser she condemned the organization you had one job you literally had one job anybody to protect her. child says much has changed for female athletes but there is still a long way to go she has previously said we live in exciting times for women in sports so many fantastic female athletes are gradually getting the recognition they deserve but we definitely need to do more to make sure that there is really equality in sports. simone biles and megan rapinoe 2 athletes who refused to put their beliefs to one side. yes we're female athletes over so much more than that and in 2020 they'll continue to fight for what they believe in. and watching to deal with news from berlin coming up we'll look at whether minsky death squads of doctors and murder train belorussian politicians 20 years ago it is more on our website e.w. dot com you can follow us on twitter at d w news and gerri by. birth . home of species. a home worth saving. yes those are big changes and most start with small steps and big global ideas tell