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The title 'black swimmer' makes it seem like I am not supposed to be able to win a gold medal, I am not supposed to be able to break the Olympic record, and that is not true, as I work as hard as anybody else, and I love the sport, and I want to win, just like everybody else.
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"The title 'black swimmer' makes it seem like I am not supposed to be able to win a gold medal, I am not supposed to be able to break the Olympic record, and that is not true, as I work as hard as anybody else, and I love the sport, and I want to win, just like everybody else."
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The title 'black swimmer' makes it seem like I am not supposed to be able to win a gold medal, I am not supposed to be able to break the Olympic record, and that is not true, as I work as hard as anybody else, and I love the sport, and I want to win, just like everybody else. — Simone Manuel

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Simone Manuel was a Athlete from United States (1996–present).

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Who said "The title 'black swimmer' makes it seem like I am not supposed to be able to wi…"?
This quote is attributed to Simone Manuel, a Athlete from United States.
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Simone Manuel lived from 1996 – present.
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