Posts Tagged ‘Gold Medal’
Olympic gold medalist Kerron Clement talks track and field, life after Rio
It’s every athlete’s dream to be called a champion. Unlike many other sports, track and field has a competitive canvas that ranges worldwide, lessening one’s chance in the spotlight. Growing up on the island of Trinidad, Kerron Clement took to his gift for running, chasing his older brother. At the age of 13, Clement’s grandmother…
Read MoreGabby Douglas ridiculed for standing at attention during the national anthem
Gabby Douglas celebrated winning the gold medal for the U.S. women’s gymnastics team by standing at attention during the medal ceremony. But the small gesture created a firestorm on social media. Although the other four members of the women’s gymnastics team put their hands over their hearts, Douglas stood at attention and some viewed the move…
Read More1st black woman to win Olympic gold medal, Alice Coachman Davis, dies
Olympic gold medalist, Alice Coachman, Davis died at 90-years-old. Davis was the first black woman to ever win an Olympic gold medal after she competed in the high jump at the 1948 Olympics in London. Davis was born in Albany, Georgia, and began competing in track and field as a teen in AAU. She eventually…
Read MoreGabby Douglas: AP’s Female Athlete of the Year
Gabby’s top photos from a triumphant year.
Read MoreGabby Douglas’ Former Coach Disputes Her Racial Bullying Claims
Gabby Douglas recently opened up to Oprah Winfrey about being called a “slave” by a former teammate at the Excalibur Gymnatics in Virginia. She also told Oprah that she felt isolated and almost gave up on the sport. Excalibur Gymnastics CEO Gustavo Maure spoke against Douglas’ claims by releasing a statement saying, “We’ve had more…
Read MoreOprah Interviewing Gabby Douglas for OWN ‘Next Chapter’ Series
Gabby Douglas Sitting Down With Winfrey
Read More‘Rolling Out’ Fans In London: Photos
During the 2012 Olympics, we caught up with several international readers of rolling out magazine. Checkout photos below.
Read MoreRolling Out In London: 10 Cool Olympic Instagram Photos
Rolling out magazine traveled to London to capture the sights and sounds of the 2012 Olympic Games. During our journey, we decided to have a little fun with Instagram. Click continue to checkout 10 cool Olympic photos. Images By Amir Shaw for Steed Media.
Read MoreGabby Douglas to Attend Spelman College?!
Gabby Douglas Being Recruited By Spelman
Read MoreGabby Douglas’ Mother Responds to Daughter’s Hair Critics
“She Lives With A White Host Family And They Don’t Know Anything About Taking Care Of Her Hair.” -Natalie Hawkins
Read MoreGabby Douglas Responds to Hair Critics
“I Just Made History And People Are Worried About My Hair?!” -Gabby Douglas
Read MoreSerena Williams Beats Sharapova for Olympic Gold
WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Serena Williams became only the second woman to complete a career Golden Slam, winning the most lopsided women’s final in Olympic history Saturday by beating Maria Sharapova 6-0, 6-1. The victory completed a remarkable run of domination by the No. 4-seeded Williams, who lost only 17 games in six matches en…
Read MoreGabby Douglas and Her Mother Profiled in ‘Raising an Olympian’ Series
Gabby Douglas and Her Mother Talk The Olympian’s Success
Read More10 Amazing Photos of Gabby Douglas Capturing Olympic Gold
Gabby Douglas has become a legend during her first trip to the Olympics. The 16 year-old made history by becoming the first black American to win the individual all-around Olympic gold medal and the first American to win the gold in the team and all-around competitions. Douglas’ jaw-dropping performance was a display of superior athleticism,…
Read MoreGabby Douglas 1st Black Olympic Gymnast to Win All-Around Gold
Gabby Douglas captured the most prestigious title in women’s gymnastics. The 16-year-old made history by becoming the first black American to win the individual all-around Olympic gold medal. She’s also the first American to win an individual and team gold in the same Olympics. During the competition, which features the 24 most elite gymnasts in…
Read More10 Amazing Childhood Photos of Gabby Douglas
Gabby Douglas has instantly become one of the biggest stars of the 2012 Olympics. Douglas recently made history by becoming the second black female gymnast to capture an Olympic gold medal. Douglass and the U.S. women’s gymnastics team won the gold medal for the first time since 1996 in Atlanta. In honor of Douglas’ great…
Read MoreGabby Douglas Becomes 2nd Black Gymnast to Capture Olympic Gold
Gabby Douglas recently made history by becoming the second black female gymnast to capture an Olympic gold medal. Douglass and the U.S. women’s gymnastics team won the gold medal today and it marked the first gold medal for the U.S. team since 1996 in Atlanta. Douglas, along with Jordyn Wieber, Aly Raisman, McKayla Maroney and…
Read MoreBlack Bobsledder Named Athlete of the Year Talks 2014 Winter Olympics
2010 Winter Olympics Bronze medalist and African American female bobsledder Elana Meyers hopes to use the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, to bring the U.S. back to the forefront of the athletic world. Meyers, who was recently named Women’s Bobsled Athlete of the Year and the United States’ No. 1 driver, took a break…
Read MoreAngelo Taylor Prepares for World Championships, Reveals Why ‘Seabiscuit’ Inspires Him
Olympic gold medalist Angelo Taylor doesn’t mind playing the role of underdog. After struggling in the 2004 Summer Olympics, Taylor regained his momentum and won two gold medals in the 2008 Olympics. But even with those accolades, a lot of critics wrote Taylor off shortly before the 2011 World Championship tryouts. He eventually made the…
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