Tag: Maritza McClendon
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Swimming Toward History: Maritza McClendon’s Journey to the Olympic Podium | Rooted in Progress | WFLA News Channel 8
Maritza McClendon was diagnosed with scoliosis at 6 years old and instead of surgery she turned to swimming and eventually made history as the first woman of color to make the U.S. Olympic team. Hear how she pushed through physical and familial obstacles to earn an Olympic medal.
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The Chase Podcast Ep.11 ft. Naomy Grand’Pierre + Maritza McClendon
These 2 amazing women have changed the sport of swimming! Maritza McClendon was the first African American woman to make a US Olympic swim team and medal (Athens 2004) & Naomy Grand’Pierre was the first woman from Haiti to compete as a swimmer in the Olympics (Rio 2016). This amazing interview covers their journey and…
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Olympic swimmer takes dip with locals to teach safety
Olympic swimmer Maritza McClendon got together with her sorority, Sigma Gamma Rho, to teach a free swim clinic over the weekend in New Orleans.​ Watch this video on YouTube