Olympics Archives - Harlem World Magazine

1968 Olympic Protester Tommie Smith Reclaims His Legacy In A New Documentary

Bounce, the first and only broadcast and multi-platform entertainment network serving African Americans, has acquired the exclusive world broadcast television premiere rights to With Drawn Arms.Continue reading

Harlem’s Wendy Hilliard Gymnastics Foundation 2018 Honors Olympic Champions And Youth

Last night, the Wendy Hilliard Gymnastics Foundation (WHGF), a nonprofit organization that provides free and low-cost quality gymnastics for urban youth, hosted their 6th annual benefit, the Going for the Gold Gala in New York City at National Geographic Encounter: Ocean Odyssey. F visit: https://www.wendyhilliard.org.Continue reading

Back Power Olympian John Carlos Talks Political Games At The NY Public Library

While sitting at home in Harlem, when you Google “1968 Olympics” the first suggestion returned is “1968 Olympics Black Power salute.” Continue reading

Sanya Richards-Ross On Her New Book On AOL Build

In her new book, “Chasing Grace,” Sanya Richards-Ross shares both her triumphant and heartbreaking stories as she reveals her journey to becoming a world-class runner. Continue reading

Harlem Coached Ibtihaj Muhammad, U.S. Capture Bronze In Team Sabre Event

In an earlier article Harlem World Magazine reported that Harlem’s Akhnaten Spencer-El Coaches Columbia Students And The First Muslim Woman Ibtihaj Muhammad in A Hijab Repping USA At The Olympics.Continue reading

HW Pick: Ralph Lauren’s Meet Our Athlete, USA Olympian Jordan Burroughs

As part of our coverage of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, the freestyle wrestler and 2012 Olympic gold medalist shares what goes through his mind on the mat, and what motivates him in his quest to become the best wrestler in the world.Continue reading

Harlem’s Akhnaten Spencer-El Coaches Columbia Students And The First Muslim Woman in A Hijab Repping USA At The Olympics

Harlem's Columbia Olympic Foilist Nzingha Prescod (CC'15) and Columbia Sabre Coach and Harlem born Akhnaten Spencer-El will represent the U.S. Olympic Fencing Team. Continue reading

Harlem USA Olympic Men’s Polo Ralph Lauren Shirt

Represent Harlem USA during the 2016 Rio Games in front of the tele, out on a run in the Harlem Meer park or brunch in at a Harlem cafe in this French Navy Polo Sport Ralph Lauren men's long sleeve jersey shirt. Continue reading

Harlem’s Nelson Vails, The First African-American Cyclist To Win An Olympic Medal 1960 – (Video)

Nelson Beasley Vails, born October 13, 1960 - , retired cyclist came from Harlem bike messenger to the podium of the 1984 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, CA. Continue reading

10 Life Lessons Everyone Can Learn from Olympic Athletes

By Steve Siebold

All eyes are on Rio for the next two weeks as the world’s greatest athletes compete in the 2016 Summer Games. While it’s great to enjoy the games, there are actually some very important lessons that everyone can learn from watching Olympic athletes. Continue reading

Harlem Born Olympian Akhnaten “Akhi” Spencer-El, Is Our Man In Rio

Akhnaten “Akhi” Spencer-El, 1979 - present, Spencer El is a 2009 graduate of Semmelweis University in Budapest, Hungary where he completed his Maestro’s degree. A native of Harlem, Spencer-El started fencing at the Peter Westbrook Foundation at the age of 13.Continue reading