Simone Manuel, the first Black female Olympic gold medalist swimmer, won the 50-meter freestyle at the U.S. swimming trials, qualifying for the Paris Olympics.
Simone Manuel, the first Black female swimmer to win an individual Olympic gold medal, secured an individual race at the Paris Olympics by winning the 50-meter freestyle at the U.S. swimming trials, overcoming overtraining syndrome that affected her Tokyo Games preparation. Manuel's victory came with a time of 24.13 seconds, edging out competitors and earning her a spot in the Olympics.
June 24, 2024
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