![]() ![]() It's Dressel's first Olympic games and he has already succeeded in leaving with a gold medal. Thank you all so much for your support." Caeleb Dressel of USA cries after receiving his gold medal for the men's 4 x 100m freestyle relay in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on August 7, 2016. ![]() "It is an honor to represent the USA! God is working in me," Manuel tweeted. I want to be an inspiration, but I would like there to be a day when it is not 'Simone the black swimmer.'"īeyond the race, the Olympic freestyle sprinter who also earned gold in the 4X100m medley relay competition called herself blessed to represent her nation. Coming into the race I tried to take the weight of the black community off my shoulders," Manuel said. ![]() "It is something I've definitely struggled with a lot. While she has managed to break barriers for people of color with her accomplishments, the pressure of doing so has not been easy. "I'm just so blessed to have a gold medal. ![]() It's definitely been a long journey these past four years," Manuel said through tears after winning the 100m freestyle competition. The two gold and two silver medals were placed around Simone Manuel's neck, but the first African-American woman to win an individual Olympic gold in swimming is giving God all of the credit for her achievements. ![]()
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