1923-2014
Alice Coachman was the first African American woman to win an Olympic gold medal. In 1948, she won the medal in the
high jump. She later became a teacher and formed an organization to help young athletes.
1923-2014
Alice Coachman was the first African American woman to win an Olympic gold medal. In 1948, she won the medal in the
high jump. She later became a teacher and formed an organization to help young athletes.