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August 7, 1948

Alice Coachman Wins Olympic Gold

Alice Coachman became the first African American woman to win an Olympic gold medal.

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July 14, 2014

Death of Alice Coachman

Alice Coachman, the first Black woman to win an Olympic gold medal, passed away.

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