Later in life, she established the Alice Coachman Track and Field Foundation to help support younger athletes and provide assistance to retired Olympic veterans. 2/2
Later in life, she established the Alice Coachman Track and Field Foundation to help support younger athletes and provide assistance to retired Olympic veterans. 2/2
youtu.be/lXHt8kDufHI Alice Coachman literally leapt into history at the 1948 Olympics, becoming the first Black woman to win gold. Her record-breaking jump shattered racial & gender barriers. AAHIAH spotlights the victory that broke barriers & inspired generations of athletes both Black and White.