The Athletes/Their Sports

Alice Coachman’s Story

Althea Gibson’s Story

Exercises & DBQs

Teacher’s Page

About the Site

1940s track & field champion Alice Coachman 1950s tennis champion Althea Gibson Headlining the Sports Page introduces you to two exceptional athletes, examines their press coverage, and explores race and gender in mid-20th-century America. Spend time getting to know the athletes and their sports, and delve into their press stories. Then try the exercises and DBQs. You might be surprised to learn how much more their stories speak to race and gender than athletic accomplishment.