A group of African American female track athletes, coached by the renowned Mr. Temple, made history by breaking the color barrier in the Olympics during the 1950s and '60s, earning 16 gold medals, over 30 national titles, and achieving a remarkable 100% college graduation rate amidst the challenges of the Jim Crow era.
Mr. Temple and the Tigerbelles
African American female track athletes, mentored by legendary coach Mr. Temple, shattered the color barrier in the 1950s and '60s, earning an astonishing 16 Olympic gold medals and over 30 national championships.
