What it means to be a Black Olympian representing the U.S. on the global stage
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By Isabel Yip, NBC News
From Crystal Dunn to Frederick Richard, Black American Olympians from a variety of sports talk about what it means to represent their country and serve as a role model for Black kids.
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At the Olympic Games this summer, Black athletes will take to the world stage in Paris outfitted in red, white and blue, representing the United States with stars and stripes stamped across their uniforms.
Black athletes will be some of the most high-profile Olympians at the Paris Summer Games. Simone Biles will be making her highly awaited return to the mat, LeBron James will carry the American flag at the opening ceremony Friday, and track star Noah Lyles will set his sights on overtaking Usain Bolt’s gold medal records.
On the road to the Paris Games, Black Olympians spoke with NBC News about the special obligations of Black athletes representing the United States and stepping up as role models.
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