Simone Manuel

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Age: 20
Event: Women’s Swimming
About: She’s already claimed a silver medal as a member of the Women’s 4×100 freestyle relay team. But she’ll also compete in the 100- and 50-meter freestyle competitions.

UPDATE: She just claimed gold in the 100-meter freestyle. This makes her the first African American to win an individual medal in swimming.