Tag: Olympic gold medalist
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Hayes Edward ‘Big Ed’ Sanders made history as Idaho’s first Black heavyweight Olympic gold medalist. Learn about his inspiring career and legacy in boxing.
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Discover how DeHart Hubbard, Cincinnati native, made Olympic history 100 years ago as one of the first Black gold medalists in the 1924 Paris long jump.
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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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Gabby Douglas, the first Black American gymnast to claim gold in an Olympic all-around. Discover her journey, from overcoming challenges to prioritizing mental health and self-care, as she gears up for a comeback at the Paris Olympics 2024.
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How Gabby Douglas made history at the 2012 Olympics as the first Black woman to win the Olympic all-round title. Discover her journey, sacrifices, and achievements that solidified her as a trailblazer in USA gymnastics
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