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Joe Frazier took advantage of his chance to win Olympic gold
Joe Frazier took advantage of his chance to win Olympic gold

Originally an alternate for the Games, Frazier knocked out his first three opponents then won the gold-medal bout despite a broken thumb...

She might have been underestimated, but Wyomia Tyus made a habit to finish first
She might have been underestimated, but Wyomia Tyus made a habit to finish first

The first person to repeat as an Olympic champion in the 100 meters, she felt strongly about her role as an activist....

Team USA Stories
Team USA Stories

Read the stories of Olympic and Paralympic athletes in these special story collections.

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TEAM USA PODCASTS

High jumpers Dick Fosbury and Reynaldo Brown were at different points of their lives as they competed in the Mexico City 1968 Olympic Games.
Swimmers John Naber and Gary Hall Sr. have been good friends since Montreal 1976, where Hall was the U.S. flagbearer for the Opening Ceremony and Naber won four gold medals and one silver.

OLYMPIC MOMENTS

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