Simone Manuel Becomes First Woman To Win 7 Medals In World Championship

The first Black woman to win an Olympic gold medal in swimming continues to make history.
08.02.19
History-Making Olympic Swimmer Simone Manuel Wins Honda Cup Award

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Olympic champion swimmer Simone Manuel of Stanford won the Honda Cup on Monday night for collegiate…
06.26.18
Little Known Black History Facts: Simone Manuel

While most 21-year-olds are celebrating the milestone by legally purchasing an adult beverage, U.S. Women’s Swim Team member Simone Manuel…
08.03.17
Simone Manuel Wins Historic Swimming World Championship

Last summer Simone Manuel made history and captured America’s hearts when she became the first black women to win a…
08.01.17
LeBron James Praises ‘The Simones’ For Being An Inspiration For Black Girls

  Nestled among the ton of accolades bestowed upon Olympic gold medalists Simone Biles and Simone Manuel is a heartfelt…
08.15.16
Simone Manuel Makes History As First African-American Woman To Win Swimming Gold

Simone Manuel of the United States and 16-year-old Penny Oleksiak of Canada tied for the gold medal in the women’s…
08.12.16
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