Leotard worn by gymnast Dominique Dawes (b. 1976) at the 1996 Summer Olympic games, held in Atlanta, Georgia. At the games she won gold as part of the first place U.S. team. The Maryland native also took home an individual bronze for her performance in the floor exercise, becoming the first African American woman to medal in her sport. Dawes was a member of three medal winning Olympic teams. She has been inducted as a member of the U.S. Olympic Committee's Hall of Fame. After her retirement, Dawes began a career as a motivational speaker.
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Olympic Gymnastics Leotard, worn by Dominique Dawes
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1992 Barcelona Olympic Games Gymnastics - Asymmetric bars Dominique Dawes USA Photo by Tony Henshaw No commercial use. Editorial only Stock Photo - Alamy
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