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Who was the first African American to win a Olympics gold medal?
In 1908, John Baxter Taylor became the first African American to win a gold medal at the Olympics. Unfortunately, Taylor died of typhoid pneumonia later that year.
Who was the first African to win a swimming gold medal in the Olympics?
Cullen Jones won a gold medal in the 4x100 freestyle relay in 2008.
Who was the first south African to win a gold medal in the 1908 Olympics?
Reggie Walker.
Jesse Owens was the first black African American to do what?
win an olympic gold medal
Who was the first African-American female to win a gold medal in the Olympics in Georgia?
Alice coachman
Who is Anthony Ervin?
Anthony Ervin was the first African American swimmer to win a Gold medal.
Who was the first African American woman to win a gold medal in the Olympics?
Wilma Rudolph in 1960.
Who was the first African American to win an Olympic gold medal in the winter games?
Vonetta Flowers.
Who was the first African American to win a gold medal n the Olympics?
John Baxter Taylor .
Who were the first two African American to win a gold medal in the Olympics?
Cullen Jones- Mens 4 x 100 relay team, 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics was the second african-american to win a gold medal in swimming. The first was Anthony Ervin, winning the 50-meter freestyle in a tie with Gary Hall Jr. in the Athens games in 2000.
Who was the first African American to win gold medals in the Olympics?
History is made everyday. In 1908 John Baxter Taylor was the first African American to earn a gold medal in the Olympics.
Who's the first South-African to win a gold medal in the Olympics?
The first athlete representing South Africa to win an Olympic gold medal was Reggie Walker who won the 100 meter dash event at the 1908 Games in London.
