EPISODE · Feb 12, 2022 · 22 MIN
Black History at the Winter Olympics - Part 2
from Polymathic Storyteller · host Kwin Lizzy
Black participation at the Winter Olympic Games is few and far between but carries great significance in the quest for inclusion and diversity in the Olympic Movement. Against the backdrop of Black History Month, Chibuogwu and I look back on the grit and glory of both past and present black athletes who, against all odds, have made a name for themselves and blazed a trail for others to follow. In this episode, the focus is on athletes who have represented Africa, a continent known for its warm weather, at the Winter Olympics.
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Black participation at the Winter Olympic Games is few and far between but carries great significance in the quest for inclusion and diversity in the Olympic Movement. Against the backdrop of Black History Month, Chibuogwu and I look back on the grit and glory of both past and present black athletes who, against all odds, have made a name for themselves and blazed a trail for others to follow. In this episode, the focus is on athletes who have represented Africa, a continent known for its warm weather, at the Winter Olympics.
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