

Manuel's Gold Is A New First For African-Americans
Simone Manuel of the United States and 16-year-old Penny Oleksiak of Canada tied for the gold medal in the women's 100-meter freestyle, upsetting world-record holder Cate Campbell. Manuel becomes the first African-American woman to win an Olympic gold medal in swimming. Campbell was on pace to take her world record even lower when she made the turn out front, with little sister Bronte right behind her. But the Australian siblings, who teamed up to lead their country to gold i


Biles Win All-Around Gold In Gymnastics
Simone Biles put on a brilliant performance to give the U.S. women a fourth straight gold medal in all-around gymnastics, soaring past fellow American Aly Raisman and Russian bronze medalist Aliya Mustafina. Biles, the winner of the 2013, 2014 and 2015 world championships, and Raisman also helped the U.S. take the team gold medal for the second straight Olympics on Tuesday. #blackgirlmagic #SimoneBiles #BlackNews #2016Olympics


Phelps Continues Dominate 2016 Performance
Michael Phelps became the first swimmer, male or female, to win the same event in four straight Olympics when he cruised to gold in the 200-meter individual medley. While Phelps captured his fourth gold medal of these Olympics and 22nd overall, teammate Ryan Lochte didn't make it to the podium after taking two silvers and a bronze behind Phelps at the last three Olympics. Phelps has an opportunity to add a victory in the 100 butterfly Friday. #MichaelPhelps #2016Olympics