Simone Manuel becomes first African American woman to win Olympic gold medal in swimming

Q.  Who became the first African American woman to win an Olympic gold medal in swimming in August 2016?
- Published on 16 Aug 16

a. Simone Justin
b. Simone Paul
c. Simone Manuel
d. Cate Campbell

ANSWER: Simone Manuel
 
With a victory in the 100 metre freestyle, she became the first African American woman to win an Olympic gold medal in swimming.
  • 20-year-old Simone upset world record holder Cate Campbell of Australia and tied with Penny Oleksiak of Canada at Rio Games.
  • Oleksiak is the youngest swimmer in the field; Canadian became the first swimmer born in the 21st century to win a gold medal in any Olympic sport.
  • It was the first victory by the US in the women’s 100 free since 1984.
  • Last Olympic tie for gold was in men’s 50 free at the 2000 Sydney Games.

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