“Jamison’s Acting Debut in The Guardian”
Posted by Yvonne on Sep 29, 2006, 21:59
A Short History of Black Swimming: The 70's: Enith Brigitha
Posted by Christian Berger on Jul 11, 2006, 21:56
No doubt the best Black swimmer of the 70's was Enith Brigitha of Curacao, Netherlands Antilles. She was the first Black female swimmer. And she was the first Black female swimmer to win two Olympic medals (in 1976), both bronze, one for the 100m and one for the 200m freestyle.
The Louder, the Better
Posted by Bob Schaller on Jul 3, 2006, 21:49
Whispers or even continued silence won’t help African-Americans make a bigger splash in the world of swimming. In fact, two of America’s top black female swimmers say the push needs to resemble more of a crusade.
"Black Butterfly"
Posted by Alnisa Banks on May 29, 2006, 21:57
From the English Channel to Senegal's Goree Island, Buffalo's Charles Chapman, Jr., world championship marathon swimmer, continues to make history and shatter the myth that 'Black men can't swim...'
Black Swimmers Making Their Mark Across The Country
Posted by Yvonne on May 13, 2006, 21:57
Correia, a University of Georgia grad and sprint specialist, has competed in numerous international competitions. The Olympics being the highest competition in her career, Correia has also competed at the 2001 & 2003 World Championships earning a gold medal in the 4x100 free relay in 2003, a silver in the 4x100 free relay and gold as a member of the 4x200 free relay 2001.
Posted by Yvonne on Sep 29, 2006, 21:59
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Pro swimmer Tanica Jamison, 2003 graduate from the University of Texas at Austin, is making her debut in something other than swimming. The Speedo sponsored 13-time All American and National Champion tries her luck as an actress in the new movie “The Guardian.”
Jamison was selected to play the role of one of 20 rescue swimmers going through the elite training program.
A Short History of Black Swimming: The 70's: Enith Brigitha
Posted by Christian Berger on Jul 11, 2006, 21:56
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| Enith Brigitha |
The Louder, the Better
Posted by Bob Schaller on Jul 3, 2006, 21:49
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| Martiza Correia |
"Black Butterfly"
Posted by Alnisa Banks on May 29, 2006, 21:57
From the English Channel to Senegal's Goree Island, Buffalo's Charles Chapman, Jr., world championship marathon swimmer, continues to make history and shatter the myth that 'Black men can't swim...'Black Swimmers Making Their Mark Across The Country
Posted by Yvonne on May 13, 2006, 21:57
Correia, a University of Georgia grad and sprint specialist, has competed in numerous international competitions. The Olympics being the highest competition in her career, Correia has also competed at the 2001 & 2003 World Championships earning a gold medal in the 4x100 free relay in 2003, a silver in the 4x100 free relay and gold as a member of the 4x200 free relay 2001. 