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(English) Rio Olympics 2016: Simone Manuel and Penny Oleksiak take joint gold

American Simone Manuel and Canada’s Penny Oleksiak claimed joint gold in a remarkable finish to the women’s 100m freestyle final at the 2016 Olympics.

Manuel, 20, became the first black female swimmer to win an Olympic gold medal, while Oleksiak, 16, won Canada’s first gold of these Games.

Both women finished in 52.70 seconds, a new Olympic record.

Sweden’s Sarah Sjostrom took bronze, with Australian sisters Bronte and Cate Campbell fourth and sixth respectively.

Manuel broke down in tears when she recognized her historic achievement.

“This medal is not just for me, it’s for some of the African-Americans who have been before me and been inspirations. I hope I can be an inspiration for others,” she said.

“The title ‘black swimmer’ makes it seem like I’m not supposed to be able to win a gold medal or break records.

 

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