Thursday, January 7, 2016

Trailblazers in Black History: Dianne Durham, Gymnast


Dianne Durham, a two-time Junior National Champion and one-time Senior National Champion, was Bela Karolyi’s first elite gymnast in the United States. She and Mary Lou Retton were close rivals in the gym and in competition; while Dianne won the 1983 Nationals, Mary Lou won the 1984 Nationals. Interestingly, Dianne was supposed to compete in the 1983 American Cup, but was injured at the last moment and was replaced by Mary Lou. Mary Lou, a virtual unknown at the time, seized the opportunity and won the American Cup title. 

Click here for more information on the iconic gymnast. 

Source: Originalpeople.org

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