RT @AP_Sports: "I would like there to be a day...

August 12 2016 , Written by Ola Fagbohun

RT @AP_Sports: "I would like there to be a day where there are more of us and it's not 'Simone, the black swimmer.'" https://t.co/CCo5MQm1p0
Ola Fagbohun (@DiverseTraveler)August 12, 2016

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Manuel becomes first African American woman to win swim gold

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) - Simone Manuel leaned her head into her hands and broke down in tears when she recognized her historic achievement. With her victory in the 100-meter freestyle, she became the first African-American woman to capture an Olympic gold medal in swimming.

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