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Historical Spotlights, Sports Jessica Marie Smith Historical Spotlights, Sports Jessica Marie Smith

Historical Spotlight: Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone

Running is one of the best forms of cardio to get in shape, and helps ensure your heart stays strong enough to pump healthy oxygen throughout your body. It has a low-cost barrier of entry, lots of different varieties, and even gives you a rush of endorphins once you’re done. Getting good at running, no matter if it’s long distance or short, requires much time, effort, training, and discipline. Join me as we shine a Historical Spotlight on one of the greatest runners, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone.

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Entertainment, Historical Spotlights Jessica Marie Smith Entertainment, Historical Spotlights Jessica Marie Smith

Legendary Legacies

The concept of sports dates back to 7000 BC and originally determined who was fit for military service. The first Olympic Games, held in Olympia in 776 BC, gradually expanded over time to include events like sprinting, javelin and discus throws, chariot racing, wrestling, and even boxing. Over time, participation has expanded to include women and other historically marginalized groups who were once excluded from competition. Join me as we explore the incredible contributions of Black Americans to sports and the significant struggles they’ve overcome to succeed.

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