African-American runner and first Olympian to win gold medals in the 200- and 400-meter events. Born in Greenwood, Mississippi, on July 6, 1960; one of...
Olympic gold medalist Florence Joyner brought style to track and field with form-fitting bodysuits, six-inch fingernails, and amazing speed. She still holds world records in...
Evelyn Ashford, (born April 15, 1957, Shreveport, La., U.S.), renowned American sprinter and five-time Olympian. At her high school in California, Ashford was invited to...
Emmitt Smith, in full Emmitt James Smith III, (born May 15, 1969, Pensacola, Florida, U.S.), American gridiron football player who in 2002 became the all-time...
Gene Upshaw, byname of Eugene Thurman Upshaw, Jr., (born Aug. 15, 1945, Robstown, Texas, U.S.—died Aug. 20, 2008, near Lake Tahoe, Calif.), American professional gridiron...
Frederick Robert Williamson who is also known as Fred Williamson is an American actor and also a former American football defensive back player who had...