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The athletes were ranked by the overall score to determine the top 50 Greatest Black Athletes of All Time. The Phase Two survey was conducted online on SurveyMonkey from April 26 to May 1, 2017, among a national sample of 10,523 adults age 18 and older.
From trailblazers like Jackie Robinson and Althea Gibson to modern-day heroes like Venus Williams and Kobe Bryant, these fifty-one athletes changed the game both on and off the field.
The journey of Black athletes in the global athletic arena has been marked by a relentless struggle against discrimination and prejudice. From being denied access to facilities and opportunities to facing hostility and bias, their path to glory has been fraught with obstacles.
BBC Sport takes a look at some of the black sporting heroes who simply meant everything to us, changed our lives and made us fall in love with sport.
In honor of Black History Month check out these sports stars who changed the game both on and off the field.
These Black athletes broke barriers, represented their communities and made history with their impressive athletic skills.
They are all part of USA TODAY Sports' ranking of the "50 Most Influential Black People in Sports” as we acknowledge the strength, reach and depth of Blacks in sports during Black History...
Explore the inspiring stories of 12 legendary Black athletes whose talent, determination, and activism have forever shaped sports and society.
Outside of the running world, there are plenty of incredible Black athletes, including Muhammad Ali, Laila Ali, Bo Jackson, Maya Moore, Jim Brown, Arthur Ashe, Moses Malone, Shani Davis, Hank Aaron, and many more who made sports - and human - history.
In the face of overwhelming adversity and a society that didn't always want them to participate, the Black athlete in America has shown resilience over 100 years to help create bigger movements toward justice. In honor of February's Black History Month, these are the most influential black athletes of all time.