Tag: Breaking barriers in sports
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Josh Liendo makes history as the first Black Canadian swimmer to win an Olympic medal, securing silver in the 100-metre butterfly at the 2024 Paris Games.
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Howard University makes history as the first HBCU with an intercollegiate figure skating team, founded by students Maya James and Cheyenne Walker, aiming to break barriers in sports and foster inclusivity in the traditionally underrepresented realm of figure…
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