Ashleigh Johnson
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For Olympian Ashleigh Johnson, making a splash as a role model for Black kids is just as important as success in the pool
In 2016, Ashleigh Johnson became the first Black athlete to make the U.S. Olympic team in water polo — and earned a gold medal. She backed it up with another gold in the Tokyo Games four years later. At 29, Johnson is widely considered the best at her position in the world.
Gold Medalist Ashleigh Johnson & Rapper Flavor Flav Seek to Bring Water Polo to New Audience
For years, Johnson has been the only Black member of water polo’s senior national team. Since being named to her first Olympic team at the age of 21, she’s become an outspoken advocate for more diversity in not only her sport, but all water sports.
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