Nigeria, Africa’s most populous nation, has produced a series of world-class athletes competing in the Summer Olympics over the years. However, the country can boast just one winner of an Olympic gold individual medal with policewoman Chioma Ajunwa responsible for the historic moment. Born on Christmas Day, 1970, Ajunwa was raised poor in a small […]
The 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio are quickly approaching, and the racial diversity of the Games has improved greatly over the years. Just over 90 years ago, DeHart Hubbard made a significant dent in history by becoming the first Black person to win individual Olympic gold at the Summer Games. Born William DeHart Hubbard on […]
