With a come-from-behind victory in the 100m freestyle, Simone Manuel became the first African American woman to win an individual gold in Olympic swimming. It was a groundbreaking achievement that established Simone as one of the best swimmers in the world (she's gone on to claim 11 world championship medals), an athlete pushing for inclusivity and breaking down the expectations of who a swimmer can be.
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