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American became the first dark-skinned Olympic champion in swimming

American became the first dark-skinned Olympic champion in swimming. Photo: TeamUSA

The American became the first dark-skinned Olympic champion in swimming.
Photo: TeamUSA

11 August 20-year-old American Simon Manuel and 16-year-old Canadian Penny Oleksyak shared their victory in the 100 freestyle in the Olympic Games in Rio.

Thus, the girls have established several new achievements, reports Chicago Tribune.

Simon became the first African American woman to win a personal medal in swimming at the Olympics. Penny became the first Olympic champion, who was born in the XXI century (13.06.2000).

In addition, Penny and Simona together set an Olympic record (52,70 with), which now belongs to both of them. By the way, exactly the same result in swimming is also very rare.

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