<p>In 1984, Tessa Sanderson became the first Black athlete and first British athlete to win Olympic Gold in the Javelin Throw.</p>
<p>Follow Track and Field Black History on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trackandfieldblackhistory/</p>

In 1984, Tessa Sanderson became the first Black athlete and first British athlete to win Olympic Gold in the Javelin Throw. Follow Track and Field Black History on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trackandfieldblackhistory/

Tessa Sanderson - Great Britain’s Javelin Olympic Gold Medalist

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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Tessa Sanderson - Great Britain’s Javelin Olympic Gold Medalist

Tessa Sanderson - Great Britain’s Javelin Olympic Gold Medalist