London 2012

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Black History Inspiration TheGrio's 100 Video

theGrio's 100: Gabby Douglas, gold medalist with an Olympic-sized smile

theGRIO's 100 - For many, watching gymnast Gabby Douglas lead her team to gold and then earning individual all-around gold

TheGrio Staff / February 20, 2013

Black History Inspiration TheGrio's 100 Video

theGRIO's 100 - Lia Neal became only the second African-American woman to make a U.S. Olympic swim team when she

TheGrio Staff / February 4, 2013

News Slideshow Sports

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

Carrieheals / August 12, 2012

News Opinion Sports

OPINION - With all the success these Dawn Harper and Kellie Wells have achieved, is it really appropriate for the

Carrieheals / August 9, 2012

News Sports

(AP) - Three years after Hurricane Katrina devastated her hometown, Brittney Reese hoped to give Gulfport, Miss., a medal in

Associated Press / August 9, 2012

News Sports

theGRIO REPORT - Olympian Lolo Jones appeared on NBC's Today show Wednesday, after finishing fourth in Tuesday's 100m hurdle finals...

Todd Johnson / August 8, 2012

News Sports

LONDON (AP) — Sally Pearson stood in the rain, hands on head, eyes fixed on a big screen, desperately willing

Associated Press / August 8, 2012