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Uruguay ended up winning the world cup that year and in 1950. Having mentioned that, only seven countries in the world have actually won the world cup, so Latino countries have put forth more than their fair share of representation. Latino countries that have hosted the event besides Uruguay are Chile in 1962 and Mexico in 1970 and 1986.
Hispanic-Americans, both immigrants and their descendants, have changed the world through their contributions to science, industry, the arts, sports, and politics — on Earth, obviously, but even ...
Pancho Gonzales was the World No. 1 tennis player for an all-time record eight years from 1952 to 1960. Tony Alva is regarded among the most influential skateboarders of all time. U.S. Olympian Brenda Villa, the most decorated athlete in the world of women's water polo.
Latino athletes on Team USA were part of team events that earned the U.S. two gold medals and one silver medal at the Games. Latinos on Team USA: 2 gold, 1 silver Argentina: 1 gold, 1 gold, 1 bronze
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“Hispanic Heritage Month was a way in which to be Hispanic and Latino but with official blessing,” Gonzalez-Martin said. “It was a recognition of belonging and that became really powerful.” The four-week period is about honoring the way Hispanic populations have shaped the U.S. in the past and present, Lammers said.
While most of these athletes and personalities changed the world many decades ago, there are still several black athletes who are achieving firsts in their sports today. Below, learn more about 19 ...
Athlete Nationality Date Meet Place Ref. 100 m: 10.91 (−0.2 m/s) Rosângela Santos Brazil 6 August 2017 World Championships: London, United Kingdom [33] 150 m (bend) 17.50 (+2.0 m/s) Ana Cláudia Lemos Brazil 31 August 2013 Amsterdam Open & Flame Games Amsterdam, Netherlands [34] 150 m (straight) 16.75 NWI: Franciela Krasucki Brazil 31 March 2013