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 →
Category Archives: Olympics
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.
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.
