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A Short History of Black Swimming: The 70's: Enith Brigitha
by Christian Berger
No doubt the best Black swimmer of the 70's was Enith Brigitha of Curacao, Netherlands Antilles. She was the first Black female swimmer. And she was the first Black female swimmer to win two Olympic medals (in 1976), both bronze, one for the 100m and one for the 200m freestyle.
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No doubt the best Black swimmer of the 70's was Enith Brigitha of Curacao, Netherlands Antilles. She was the first Black female swimmer. And she was the first Black female swimmer to win two Olympic medals (in 1976), both bronze, one for the 100m and one for the 200m freestyle.
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Looking Back at McCoy Williamsby Matt Calkins -- Mar 10, 2008 - 9:50:00 PM
McCoy Williams was never one to inspire fear when he'd line up next to his opponents on the starting blocks. After all, he was only 5-foot-4 and this was swimming, a sport where the successful generally had lean muscles and, more importantly -- long limbs.
Where Are The Black Swimmers?by Emily Millen -- Jan 5, 2008 - 9:50:00 PM
“Michael Jordan could’ve been a swimmer if he’d been introduced to it at a young age,” Perry-Okpara says, smiling. “He ended up playing basketball, which seemed to work out all right, but you never know what could’ve happened.”
'Nino' wins at Circuito Nacional de Surfby BASN Wire Services -- Dec 27, 2007 - 9:55:00 PM
Not satisfied with his 360 frontside maneuver which wowed the crowd, he came back shortly after with a backside 360 air and landed it perfectly. The result: Germaine "Nino" Myrie -- the 2002-03 Costa Rican National Surf Champion -- won the Copa Mango Open 1st place. Jason Torres came in 2nd, with Gilbert Brown 3rd and Diego Naranjo 4th.
'Jamison's Acting Debut in The Guardian'
by Yvonne -- Sep 29, 2006 - 9:59:00 PM
Pro swimmer Tanica Jamison, 2003 graduate from the University of Texas at Austin, is making her debut in something other than swimming. The Speedo sponsored 13-time All American and National Champion tries her luck as an actress in the new movie "The Guardian." Jamison was selected to play the role of one of 20 rescue swimmers going through the elite training program.
The Louder, the Better
by Bob Schaller -- Jul 3, 2006 - 9:49:00 PM
Whispers or even continued silence wont help African-Americans make a bigger splash in the world of swimming. In fact, two of Americas top black female swimmers say the push needs to resemble more of a crusade.
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