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Multiethnic female athletes at starting line on race track

Olympian Wyomia Tyus sprinted to gold and spoke out in Mexico City. America forgot her.

Source: The Washington Post

Read about often forgotten icon Wyomia Tyus and her quest for Olympic gold.

This entry was posted in Heroes and Quests and tagged Historic Figures, History, People on October 1, 2020 by Jessica Volkening-Hayes.

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