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Track And Field Black History is a platform to share stories of Black Athletes, Coaches and others from around the world who have contributed to the Track & Field and Running community for over 100 years. Join us as we tell the stories, both known and unknown, of those in the greatest sport in the world. Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/trackandfieldblackhistory/
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Monday Feb 08, 2021
Monday Feb 08, 2021
Before Usain Bolt, Gail Devers, Carl Lewis, and Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, there was Wyomia Tyus. Tyus set the blueprint by becoming the first person, man or woman, to defend their Olympic 100m Gold Medal.
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Monday Feb 01, 2021
Monday Feb 01, 2021
Originally from Cincinnati, Ohio, in the spring of 1973 while competing as a Tar Heel for the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Reggie McAfee became the first African American man to break the 4 minute mile barrier.
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