Tag: 100-meter butterfly
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Joshua Liendo made history as the first Black Canadian Olympic medalist in swimming at Paris 2024. Learn how he’s inspiring a new generation of swimmers.
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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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