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Black women
This tag page covers articles about Black women within sport, displaying their achievements, triumphs, and struggles.
Shout out to Sifan Hassan for winning gold in her first Olympic marathon
Is there any long distance race she can’t win?
Simone Biles landing the first ever Olympic Yurchenko double pike
I don’t have any words left. Just sublime.
Alexandra Ndolo: the German-born fencer now competing for Kenya
“[…] my career is not typical. I have a really strong body. So I think for Paris, I will be in the best shape of my life”
Grapple Theory on the best Black British wrestlers right now
They’re Black and they’re wrasslin’, innit bruv?
A compilation of incredible ankle breakers and crossovers
Call an ambulance, call an ambulance!
Tim Newcomb’s complete history of signature tennis shoes, featuring Roger Federer, Coco Gauff, and Serena Williams amongst others.
Renee Montgomery on Ora Washington, a forgotten hero of tennis and basketball
‘It’s the struggle to be one that counts. Once you’ve arrived, everybody wants to take it away from you.’
England’s Black Cricketers exhibition by Tom Shaw
A photo exhibition dedicated to the 21 Black cricketers who have played for England.
Montell Douglas and Mica McNeill: bobsledding at Beijing 2022
History will be made in the two-woman bobsleigh team for Great Britain.
Erin Jackson: the first Black woman to win individual gold at Winter Olympics
Black girl magic: on ice!
Nicole Whyte on finding confidence through speed skating
More Black women on the ice, doing their thing.