Starting High School in 1972, Kathy McMillan had never heard of the Olympic Games or even participated in organized sports. But 4 years later, at just 18 years-old, she would be standing on the podium receiving an Olympic Silver medal in the Long Jump.
 
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Starting High School in 1972, Kathy McMillan had never heard of the Olympic Games or even participated in organized sports. But 4 years later, at just 18 years-old, she would be standing on the podium receiving an Olympic Silver medal in the Long Jump. Follow Track and Field Black History on Instagram: instagram.com/trackandfieldblackhistory

Starting High School in 1972, Kathy McMillan had never heard of the Olympic Games or even participated in organized sports. But 4 years later, at just 18 years-old, she would be standing on the podium receiving an Olympic Silver medal in the Long Jump.
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Kathy McMillan: The 2nd Black Woman, and Youngest, to Win an Olympic Long Jump Medal

Track And Field Black History is a platform to share stories of Black Athletes, Coaches and others from around the world who have contributed to the Track & Field and Running community for over 100 years. Join us as we tell the stories, both known and unknown, of those in the greatest sport in the world.

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Track And Field Black History is a platform to share stories of Black Athletes, Coaches and others from around the world who have contributed to the Track & Field and Running community for over 100 years. Join us as we tell the stories, both known and unknown, of those in the greatest sport in the world. Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/trackandfieldblackhistory/

Track And Field Black History is a platform to share stories of Black Athletes, Coaches and others from around the world who have contributed to the Track &amp; Field and Running community for over 100 years. Join us as we tell the stories, both known and unknown, of those in the greatest sport in the world.

Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/trackandfieldblackhistory/

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Kathy McMillan: The 2nd Black Woman, and Youngest, to Win an Olympic Long Jump Medal

Kathy McMillan: The 2nd Black Woman, and Youngest, to Win an Olympic Long Jump Medal