theGrio's 100 slideshow: Black athletes dominating world of sports

SLIDESHOW - Check out our slideshow of this eclectic bunch of history-making icons in the world of sports...

Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

This year’s Grio 100 class features exciting athletes dominating non-traditional sports like fencing, BMX bike riding and chess. It also includes a one-legged wrestling champ, the NFL rookie of the year and two female race car drivers. Check out our slideshow of this eclectic bunch of history-making icons in the world of sports.

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