Tag: paris olympics
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Uganda’s Joshua Cheptegei makes history at Paris Olympics, winning 10,000m gold and setting new Olympic record. From humble beginnings to world-class athlete.
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Zhan Beleniuk, Ukraine’s first Black MP and Olympic gold medalist, aims for more success in Paris while balancing athletic and political duties amid war.
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Thea LaFond wins Dominica’s first Olympic gold medal with a record-breaking 15.02m triple jump in Paris, inspiring a nation and overcoming challenges.
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Lauren Scruggs makes history as the first Black American woman to win an individual Olympic medal in fencing, securing silver at the Paris Olympics.
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Coco Gauff makes history as the first U.S. tennis player to be Team USA’s female flag bearer for the Paris 2024 Opening Ceremony, joining LeBron James in leading the American delegation.
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Simone Biles makes history as the first Black woman to win the ESPY for Best Comeback Performance. Explore her journey back to gymnastics dominance and Olympic qualification.
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Owen Ansah becomes the first German to run 100 meters under 10 seconds, breaking national records and qualifying for the Paris Olympics.
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Quincy Wilson, 16, from Bullis School makes history as the youngest American male track Olympian ever, securing a spot in the 4×400 relay pool for the Paris Olympics.
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Anthony Nesty makes history as the first Black head coach of the U.S. Olympic swimming team for the 2024 Paris Games, bringing a wealth of experience and a track record of developing champions.
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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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