DeHart Hubbard (1903–1976) was the first African American to win an Olympic gold medal in an individual event, claiming victory in the long jump at the 1924 Paris Games. He set a world record in the long jump in 1925, later becoming a champion sprinter and one of the era’s most versatile track and field athletes. After his athletic career, Hubbard worked as a public servant, including as a supervisor for recreation programs in Cincinnati, leaving a lasting impact on both sports and his community

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