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What was Vonetta Flowers known for?

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She was elected to the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame. She competed in bob sledding in the 2002 Winter Olympics and was the first black woman to get a gold medal. She also was a sprinter and long jumper.

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What is the birth name of Vonetta Flowers?

Vonetta Flowers's birth name is Vonetta Jefferies.


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At the 2002 Olympics, Vonetta Flowers in Bobsled and then Jarome Iginla in Hockey became the first two black athletes to win Winter gold medals


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