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First African American athlete to win a medal in the Olympic Games born

November 6, 1880 - April 11, 1962 (82)

George Coleman PoageGeorge Coleman Poage the first African American athlete to win a medal in the Olympic Games born in Hannibal, Missouri. Poage won two bronze medals at the 1904 games in St. Louis for the 440-yard dash and the 220-yard hurdles.

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