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Black American 2012 Olympic winners

Carrie Healey
SLIDESHOW - theGrio congratulates African-Americans who have competed in the London Games, and recognizes black Americans who have earned medals...
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Jesse Owens

At the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin, track and field athlete Jesse Owens achieved international fame. He won four gold medals; one each in the 100 meters, the 200 meters, the long jump and as a member of the 4x100 relay team.

theGrio's greatest black Olympians

Melissa Noel
SLIDESHOW - Every four years we watch the Olympics Games with excitement as America's greatest athletes compete against their best international competitors for a chance to bring home the gold...
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Williams sisters win doubles at Wimbledon

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WIMBLEDON, England (AP) - Venus and Serena Williams played their first doubles match in two years Thursday and looked like their usual dominant selves...
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