On this day in 2016, American swimmer, Simone Manuel became the first Black woman to win an Olympic medal in an individual swimming event. π₯
At 20-years-old, Manuel set a new record in the 100m freestyle and became an inspiration to many.
πΈ: Rob Schumacher, @usatodaysports pic.twitter.com/klkIWrs1Gw
— USA TODAY Sports (@usatodaysports) August 12, 2020
from https://twitter.com/black_periscope
August 12, 2020 at 01:50PM
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