Category: Sport
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Quincy Wilson, 16, from Bullis School makes history as the youngest American male track Olympian ever, securing a spot in the 4×400 relay pool for the Paris Olympics.
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Anthony Nesty made history as the first Black swimmer to win an individual Olympic gold medal in 1988, paving the way for greater diversity in swimming.
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Sam Holness, aspiring to be the first black autistic triathlete with a pro card, inspires neurodiversity in sports and aims to medal at the London T100 Triathlon.
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Lynnzee Brown makes history as the first Haitian female gymnast to compete in the 2024 Paris Olympics. Learn about her journey from NCAA champion to Olympic trailblazer.
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Eritrean cyclist Biniam Girmay makes history as the first Black African to win a Tour de France stage, triumphing in a thrilling sprint finish in Turin.
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Bronny James joins father LeBron on the Lakers, making history as the first Black father-son duo in the team. Explore the impact of this milestone on the NBA and the James family legacy.
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Eritrean cyclist Biniam Girmay aims to make history as the first Black African to win a Tour de France stage, building on his groundbreaking Giro d’Italia success.
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Anthony Nesty makes history as the first Black head coach of the U.S. Olympic swimming team for the 2024 Paris Games, bringing a wealth of experience and a track record of developing champions.
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Simone Manuel, first Black female Olympic gold medalist in swimming, qualifies for 50m freestyle in Paris Games, overcoming past struggles to secure individual event spot.
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Explore the groundbreaking journey of Viv Anderson, the first Black footballer to play for England in 1978, and his impact on diversity in English football.
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