Alice Coachman (1923-2014): The First Black Woman to Win an Olympic Gold Medal.

By John Gragg

Do you know who the first Black woman to win an Olympic gold medal was? Have you ever wondered what it meant to achieve such a monumental feat during a time of segregation and profound societal challenges?

Did you know that Alice Coachman began her athletic journey barefoot, improvising training equipment with sticks and ropes? How did this determined young girl from Albany, Georgia, rise to international fame and become a symbol of resilience and excellence?

Have you heard about how she shattered barriers, becoming the first African American woman to land a major endorsement deal with Coca-Cola, paving the way for generations of athletes to come? Or how her legacy endures with schools and institutions named in her honor?

This book is here to answer these questions and many more about the woman who changed sports history forever. It's a deep dive into the life of Alice Coachman; her struggles, her triumphs, and the impact she made both on and off the track.

Prepare to be inspired, enlightened, and moved by the extraordinary journey of a woman who didn't just break records but broke barriers, leaving an indelible mark on history.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0DSFYQ3KK
• ISBN13: 9798306129273
• Release Date: January 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 76 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"