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Tommie Smith

World Record Breaking Gold Medal Olympian & Civil Rights Icon Famous for Black Power Salute at the Olympics

Tommie Smith began life quietly, born to Richard and Dora Smith on June 6, 1944 in Clarksville.

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Evelyn Ashford

Evelyn Ashford

Retired Track & Field Athlete; Five-Time Olympic Medalist, Four-Time Gold Medalist

A record-breaking sprinting star of the 1970s and 1980s, Evelyn Ashford is one of the few track and field athletes to boast four Olympic gold medals.

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Chamique Holdsclaw

Mental Health Advocate, Olympic Gold Medalist & Former WNBA Player

Chamique Holdsclaw was born and raised in Queens, NY, she first made her mark as a high school basketball star at Christ TheKing High School.

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Eli Manning

Eli Manning

Retired NFL Quarterback; Two-Time Super Bowl Winner with the New York Giants

Eli Manning is a former American football quarterback who played in the National Football League.

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Allysa Seely

Allysa Seely

Professional Paratriathlete & World Champion

Seely was told she would be lucky if she ever walked unaided again.

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