Entrepreneur, developer of racetracks, roadways, and resortsBorn: Jan. 12, 1874Birthplace: Greensburg, Indiana Carl Fisher grew up in Indianapolis. He quit school at age 12 to work in a grocery…
Track and Field–MenTrack and Field–WomenSwimming–MenSwimming–WomenBasketball–MenBasketball–WomenBoxingOther 2004 Summer Olympic Games ChampionsDistribution of Medals—2004 Summer Games
athlete and health administratorBorn: Dec. 31, 1939Birthplace: Money, Miss.Died: Feb. 6, 2007 (Chicago) The first American track and field athlete to compete in…
athlete and health administratorBorn: Dec. 31, 1939Birthplace: Money, Miss.Died: Feb. 6, 2007 (Chicago) The first American track and field athlete to compete in…
Round Three: Monarchos vs. Point Given Preview of the 2001 Belmont Stakes and the Triple Crown by John Gettings Kentucky Derby winner Monarchos (left) is sure to face stiff…
Black athletes raise fists for Civil Rights Movement
by John Gettings Tommie Smith (center) and John Carlos raise fists for Black Power in 1968. (Source: AP) Related Links…
OlympianDied: Oct. 30, 2007 (Fountain Hills, Arizona) Best Known as: Olympic gold medalist in 1936 Berlin Games Olympic runner who won gold in the 800-meter race…
