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Audrey Patterson
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Audrey Patterson (September 27, 1926 — August 23, 1996) was the first African-American woman to win an Olympic medal.
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When I learned that I had placed, it was the greatest feeling that you could possibly have, This is it,’ I thought. Never in my life could I feel so happy.
I try to be humble, like a good Christian,But when I see my name (among Olympic medalists), I just crinkle all over. Please forgive me, God.
Audrey Patterson-Tyler ,New Orleans Sports Hall of Fame, 1978
Category:1926 births
Category:1920s
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