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    Doctor Recalls Battling Racism to Achieve Olympic Dream of Representing the U.S. in Water Polo | CBS This Morning

    rokurBy rokurJuly 17, 2021Updated:July 17, 2021No Comments1 Min Read
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    ER doctor recalls battling racism that included physical and mental aggression to achieve his Olympic dream of competing in water polo. He became one of the first African Americans to represent the U.S. when he played in Greece. Dana Jacobson has the details.

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