3 Black Athletes Every Teen Should Know

Black History month is celebrated each February in the United States, it is a time of awareness of African Americans that have contributed throughout our nation’s history. From Musicians, Artists, Politicians, Inventors, Authors, Historical Figures, Athletes and many more they are all celebrated during Black History Month.

Pelé

“Success is no accident. It is hard work, perseverance, learning, studying, sacrifice and most of all, love of what you are doing or learning to do”.

Pelé is a Brazilian soccer legend, he was coached by his father, and played professionally for Brazil for two decades and went along and won 3 World Cups with Brazil. He was named the FIFA co-Player of the Century in 1999.

Pelé has become a soccer legend throughout his time on the field and has inspired many people, “Honestly he’s one of the best players, he’s the one that inspired me to play soccer.” says freshman and soccer player Olatomiwa Ojetunde.

Jackie Robinson

“I’m grateful for all the breaks and honors and opportunities I’ve had, but I always believe I won’t have it made until the humblest black kid in the most remote backwoods of America has it made”.

Jackie Robinson was the first to break the color barrier in baseball when he became the first black athlete to play in Major League baseball he played for the Los Angeles Dodgers and in 1948 won the MVP award and was in the baseball Hall Of Fame in 1962.

Usain Bolt

“I think the key thing is to train hard and you definitely need competition, you definitely need races because I believe over the years that training helps you but you have to compete against other people who’re a higher level to build you up, make you know what else you need to work on”.

Usain Bolt is a Jamaican retired sprinter and is known as the fasted human being to run and hold the title for both the 100 metres and 200 metres world records. Usain Bolt has won 8 gold olympic gold medals throughout his career.