Category: Sport
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Lauren Scruggs makes history as the first Black American woman to win an individual Olympic medal in fencing, securing silver at the Paris Olympics.
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LeBron James makes Olympic history as the first billionaire athlete to compete, showcasing his financial success alongside his basketball prowess at the 2024 Paris Games.
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Coco Gauff makes history as the first U.S. tennis player to be Team USA’s female flag bearer for the Paris 2024 Opening Ceremony, joining LeBron James in leading the American delegation.
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NBA star Dennis Schroder makes history as the first Black flagbearer for Team Germany at the Paris 2024 Olympics, breaking barriers and inspiring change.
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John Baxter Taylor Jr’s Pioneering History as the First Black Olympic Gold Medalist and Track Legend
Discover the pioneering legacy of John Baxter Taylor Jr, the first Black Olympic gold medalist and track legend who broke records and barriers in early 20th century athletics.
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Tessa Sanderson, the first Black British woman to win an Olympic Gold, reflects on her legacy and the ongoing battle for equality in sports as she celebrates 40 years since her historic achievement.
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Dominique Dawes celebrates as the 2024 U.S. Olympic gymnastics team becomes the most racially diverse in history, marking a pivotal moment for inclusivity in the sport.
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Tiffany Tucker makes history as UMBC’s first Black woman athletics director, bringing a vision of excellence and inclusivity to collegiate sports.
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Paul Canoville, Chelsea’s first black player, offers support to heal team rift following Enzo Fernandez’s racism scandal, emphasizing education and understanding.
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Eva Okaro, 17, makes history as Team GB’s first black female Olympic pool swimmer. Discover her inspiring journey to the Paris 2024 Games.
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