From medalist Erin Jackson to rookie Daryl Payne Jr. breaking the color barrier in the skeleton competition, these Olympic Games are set to be one to remember.

Cortina, Italy, and a small but growing group of Black athletes are competing at the Winter Games. It’s a space where representation has been far less than in summer sports. Several are Olympic veterans,

Over time, Black people have become more and more visible in sports they historically weren't celebrated in. Meet some of the faces!

Thomas wasn’t just an amazing skater, she was also an outstanding student, earning degrees at Stanford University and Northwestern University. But after working as an orthopedic surgeon, she had a terrible fall from grace – ending up broke and living in a trailer in Virginia. This is the story of Debi Thomas.

Fourteen athletes from eight African nations are set to compete at the Winter Olympics, marking a significant increase from Beijing 2022.

Erin Jackson is one of six Black women competing on Team USA at the 2026 Winter Olympics, alongside Kaysha Love,

Multiple African-American athletes, starting from Muhammad Ali to Simone Biles, have helped The Stars and Stripes fly high in various sporting events. Their journey to the top speaks volumes about the years of practice and dedication they have put into their respective sports.

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From Mondo Duplantis’ record-breaking dominance to LSU’s deep Olympic pipeline, Louisiana athletes have left a lasting mark on Olympic history.