Category: Black History Month
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Zion Hall: From Childhood Dreams to Championship Coaching
Champion’s Coaching, Inc. is proud to highlight history maker Coach Zion Hall. At just 20 years old, Coach Zion, or Coach Z as she’s fondly known, made history as the first black female under the age of 20 to start, lead, and maintain her very own USA Swim Team, The Firebirds. Her journey is as…
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Nicholas “Nick” Askew: Howard University’s Winning Coach
Nick Askew is a transformative force in collegiate swimming and diving. As the current head coach at Howard University, his journey combines hard-won expertise with a visionary approach that has not only reshaped the program but also made significant waves in the broader swimming community. Askew’s story is a blend of personal passion, professional determination,…
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Anthony Nesty: Breaking Barriers, Building Champions
Embed from Getty Images Anthony Conrad Nesty, born on November 25, 1967, in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, is a name that resonates with swimming excellence and barrier-breaking accomplishments in the world of swimming. His journey from a young swimmer in Suriname to becoming the first Black head coach of the U.S. Olympic men’s…
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Enith Brigitha: The First Black Female Swimming Champion
Early Life and Beginnings Enith Sijtje Maria Brigitha, born on April 15, 1955, in Willemstad on the Caribbean Island of Curaçao, is a name synonymous with swimming excellence, resilience, and breaking barriers. Her journey from the warm waters of the Caribbean Sea to the Olympic podium is a testament to her talent, hard work, and…
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Chris Silva: A Trailblazer in US Black Swimming History
If we want to discuss swimmers during Black History month, it would be a disservice not to mention Chris Silva. In the world of swimming, he stands as a pivotal figure, a trailblazer who broke barriers and paved the way for future generations of Black swimmers. While his life was tragically cut short, his impact…