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Diversity, Equity And Inclusion 2021

2021 Impact Report - Sport Advancement

Sport Advancement
The women's volleyball team hold up their gold medals at the medal ceremony at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.
“The USOPC has the reach, reputation and brand to speak and guide on issues where others don’t have the same influence. It’s a blessing and an opportunity. People are looking to see what we do, and we are rising to the occasion to advance diversity, equity, inclusion and access across the Olympic and Paralympic movement.”

Nitra Rucker, USOPC Vice President, DE&I and Talent

Tamyra Mensah-Stock Wins Wrestling Gold

  • Tamyra Mensah-Stock holds the American flag after winning gold at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.

    TAMYRA MENSAH-STOCK — THE FIRST BLACK WOMAN TO WIN A WRESTLING GOLD

    A Texas native whose father came to the United States from Ghana at age 30, Tamyra Mensah-Stock had long embraced her status as a role model. Building on early achievements as a track and field athlete, Tamyra began wrestling in high school, ultimate

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Young women are… going to look up there and go: ‘I can do that. I can see myself.'

TAMYRA MENSAH-STOCK

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