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Simone Manuel

At the 2016 Rio Olympics, when Simone Manuel became the first Black woman to win an individual gold medal in swimming, she made clear that she hoped she wouldn't be the last — and in the years since then, Manuel has taken bold steps to pave the way for fellow athletes. According to ESPN, Manuel put an inclusion rider in her contract with swimsuit brand TYR Sport, to help ensure that the company extends opportunities to underrepresented groups. It's believed to be the first inclusion rider in pro sports.