Tag: 796.48 (Olympic Games)
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Laila Edwards made history as the first Black woman to win Olympic gold with Team USA hockey after a thrilling 2-1 overtime victory against Canada in Milan. The 22-year-old Ohio native assisted on the game-tying goal with help…
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Anita DeFrantz, the first Black woman to medal in Olympic rowing, is honored for her legacy in sport and leadership with a Hall of Fame induction.
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