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Breaking Barriers
Breaking Barriers: Don Barksdale
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Breaking Barriers: Harrison Dillard
Harrison Dillon won four gold medals as an Olympic athlete in track and field. He was a track and field pioneer and a true American hero who broke barriers.
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Breaking Barriers: Jesse Owens
Jesse Owens is a true legend who broke barriers. He once broke four world records in a single day and his performance in Berlin in 1936 is iconic in sports history.
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Breaking Barriers: Muhammad Ali
Muhammad Ali was not only a world-champion boxer, but he also promoted peace and his legacy is an inspiration for many.
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Breaking Barriers: Billie Jean King
Billie Jean King has pushed for women's equality and rights for the LGBTQIA+ community.
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Breaking Barriers: Otis Davis
He decided to take up track while watching runners from his college dorm room. See how Otis Davis' legacy continues to inspire Olympians to this day.
Breaking Barriers
Breaking Barriers: Simone Biles
Simone Biles is breaking barriers in the sport of gymnastics.
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Breaking Barriers: Simone Manuel
WCNC Charlotte Sports Director Nick Carboni discusses how Olympian Simone Manuel is breaking barriers for people of color in swimming.
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Breaking Barriers: Wyomia Tyus
A look at how Wyomia Tyus has broken barriers for Black athletes.
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Muhammad Ali's impact | Breaking Barriers
After the Olympics, Cassius Clay turned professional, beat Sonny Liston to become heavyweight champion, converted to Islam and changed his name to Muhammad Ali.
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Breaking Barriers | Dominique Dawes
The three-time gymnast Olympian dedicated her life to the sport. Now, she is changing the future class of gymnasts to be better people.
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Breaking Barriers | Simone Manuel
Aside from collecting Olympic medals, Simone Manuel focuses on bringing inclusivity to swimming.
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