The speedskater has been attacked for skipping the opening ceremony in Pyeongchang. But he has helped transform winter sports in the US Early last Saturday a group of mostly African American children from a club inspired by the speedskater Shani Davis gathered to watch a woman who had once been in their position competing in the Olympics. Halfway around the world, Maame Biney smiled as she glided to the starting line for her first 1500m heat. “There she is,” a child shouted from before the television set up at the Fort Dupont Ice Arena. “I see her,” yelled another. Continue reading…

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2018/feb/22/shani-davis-speedskating-winter-olympics

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