Tag: Historic victory
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Ademola Lookman makes history as the first player to score a hat-trick in a UEFA Europa League final, leading Atalanta to a resounding victory over Bayer Leverkusen. Explore the match highlights and reactions from coaches Gasperini and Alonso.
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Tamyra Mensah Stock’s historic Olympic gold medal win, that made her the first Black woman to achieve such a feat in wrestling. Discover her dominant performance in Tokyo, her inspiration for the next generation, and the emotional tribute…
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The historic moment as Trevor Noah makes Emmy history, becoming the first Black person to win Outstanding Talk Series for “The Daily Show.” Noah’s incisive political commentary and successful seven-year run have solidified his place in Emmy history.
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The historic moment when Abebe Bikila, born in rural Ethiopia, became the first Black African to win Olympic gold in the marathon. From his discovery running barefoot in the army to the stunning last-mile surge in the streets…
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The historic moment when Ron Simmons, the legendary WWE star, made history by defeating Big Van Vader and becoming the first African American WCW World Heavyweight Champion on August 2nd, 1992. From his college football days to a…
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