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Gold Medal Archive
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“The JET” Honored as 2011 Sportswoman of the Year
Posted on 20 January, 2012 | 1 CommentWorld champion sprinter Carmelita Jeter, who lays claim as the “Fastest Woman Alive” by winning the gold medal in the... -
Sugar Ray Leonard is Victorious in the Big Fight
Posted on 21 June, 2011 | No CommentsBy Dennis J. Freeman Sugar Ray Leonard is one of the all-time greats in boxing. His fights and triumphs are... -
Dr. Tommie Smith: Still Running the Race of his Life
Posted on 19 October, 2010 | No CommentsBy Dennis J. Freeman Forty-two years ago, Dr. Tommie Smith ran the race of his life, setting a world record... -
The Black Power Salute in 1968: Still a Priceless Moment
Posted on 15 October, 2010 | 3 CommentsBy Dennis J. Freeman Tommie Smith has given up his gold medal and track cleats to the highest bidder. Perhaps...