Black History short! Alice Coachman: Trailblazing Olympic Champion

Black History short! Alice Coachman: Trailblazing Olympic Champion

Alice Coachman made history as the first Black woman to win an Olympic gold medal. Born in 1923 in Albany, Georgia, she triumphed in the high jump at the 1948 London Olympics, setting a new Olympic record. Despite facing racial and gender barriers, Coachman’s athletic prowess and determination led her to dominate national AAU high jump…

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