Tag: Olympics
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Rebeca Andrade’s historic performance at the Paris 2024 Olympics, where she became the first Brazilian athlete to win six medals, including a gold in the floor exercise, is a testament to her resilience, skill, and Black excellence.
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Giannis Antetokounmpo makes history as the first Black athlete to carry Greece’s flag at the 2024 Paris Olympics, marking a milestone in representation and fulfilling his Olympic dream.
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Rhasidat Adeleke makes history as the first Irish woman to break the 50-second barrier in 400m, setting multiple national records and eyeing Olympic glory in Paris 2024.
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Philip Edwards, the first Black person to represent McGill University’s medical school at the Olympics. Discover his journey as a trailblazing athlete and scholar who defied racial prejudice and left a lasting legacy in both sports and medicine.
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