Category: Sport
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Uganda’s Joshua Cheptegei makes history at Paris Olympics, winning 10,000m gold and setting new Olympic record. From humble beginnings to world-class athlete.
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Cuban wrestler Mijaín López makes Olympic history by winning his fifth consecutive gold medal in Greco-Roman wrestling at Paris 2024.
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Seb Hines makes history as the first Black head coach in NWSL, leading Orlando Pride to record-breaking success and securing a new contract through 2026.
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Botswana’s Letsile Tebogo made history by becoming the first African athlete to win the Olympic gold medal in the 200m event, setting a new African record in the process.
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Rebeca Andrade’s historic performance at the Paris 2024 Olympics, where she became the first Brazilian athlete to win six medals, including a gold in the floor exercise, is a testament to her resilience, skill, and Black excellence.
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Zhan Beleniuk, Ukraine’s first Black MP and Olympic gold medalist, aims for more success in Paris while balancing athletic and political duties amid war.
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Thea LaFond wins Dominica’s first Olympic gold medal with a record-breaking 15.02m triple jump in Paris, inspiring a nation and overcoming challenges.
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Warren Moon’s 2006 induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame marked a historic milestone for Black quarterbacks in the NFL. Learn about his journey and impact on the sport.
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Rebeca Andrade, Simone Biles, and Jordan Chiles make Olympic history as the first Black women to sweep Floor Exercise medals at the 2024 Paris Games.
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Discover how Dianne Durham became the first Black all-around women’s gymnastics national champion, revolutionizing the sport and inspiring future generations of gymnasts.
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