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Alice Coachman was the first African American woman to win an Olympic gold medal

Her victory was celebrated in London, but not in the segregated American south

Alice Coachman was the first African American woman to win an Olympic gold medal

Her victory was celebrated in London, but not in the segregated American south

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Alice Coachman was the first African American woman to win an Olympic gold medal

Her victory was celebrated in London, but not in the segregated American south

March is all about celebrating womanhood, and throughout the month we'll be honoring influential women in history whose inspirational stories helped pave the way for female empowerment and progress. These advocates and pioneers have contributed incredible things to not only women's history, but to the history of the United States as a whole, and are an inspiration to young girls everywhere.Watch the video above to discover Alice Coachman's journey to becoming the first African American woman to win an Olympic gold medal, and learn more about the athletic trailblazer's life and career.

March is all about celebrating womanhood, and throughout the month we'll be honoring influential women in history whose inspirational stories helped pave the way for female empowerment and progress. These advocates and pioneers have contributed incredible things to not only women's history, but to the history of the United States as a whole, and are an inspiration to young girls everywhere.

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Watch the video above to discover Alice Coachman's journey to becoming the first African American woman to win an Olympic gold medal, and learn more about the athletic trailblazer's life and career.