I know I promised this list would be coming on February 1st. Well, things happen. In this case, life happened, as my good friend Luke who compiles amazing list lost his grandmother. Since then, we've both been playing catchup. We're slowly getting there so bear with both of us as we get this ball rolling.
In case you missed my introduction post, Luke and I have a tradition of making a lost to commemorate Black History Month. This year's list is "Top 28 Black Sports Moments". With every post he puts up on his blog, I will have a response on my blog. I really encourage you to check out Luke's post first before mine It is very in-depth and interactive, with videos as well. So without further adieu, let the countdown begin!
#28 - Shani Davis in the 2006 Winter Olympic Games
Read Luke's full post here
Luke's Take: Anyone who follows this blog knows about my love and passion for Cool Runnings. The rumors are true, I can quote any line of that movie verbatim. At one point, John Candy (their coach) is talking about how fast his guys are. A friend then asks Candy, "but can lightning run on ice?"
Shani Davis answers that question with a resounding YES.
My Take: What's to argue here? When people think speed skating, they normally think of Apolo Anton Ohno. But they should be thinking of Shani Davis too. The guy really turned some heads in the Torino games but as Luke pointed out in his post, when he won the gold medal, he made history.
It's a known fact Black people don't like the cold. Well, at least 98% of them don't. That's why it didn't surprise me to know not one Black person had won an individual gold medal until Davis did. But when he did, it was a great moment. A kid coming from Chicago of all places, succeeding on the biggest athletic stage in the world. I'll say this...if this is #28, this is gonna be one heck of a list.
BHM Quote of the Day: “It showed that all the hard work and all the sacrifice paid off. Kids in general, if you put your mind to it and you believe it, you can achieve it.” ~Shani Davis
Shani Davis answers that question with a resounding YES.
My Take: What's to argue here? When people think speed skating, they normally think of Apolo Anton Ohno. But they should be thinking of Shani Davis too. The guy really turned some heads in the Torino games but as Luke pointed out in his post, when he won the gold medal, he made history.
It's a known fact Black people don't like the cold. Well, at least 98% of them don't. That's why it didn't surprise me to know not one Black person had won an individual gold medal until Davis did. But when he did, it was a great moment. A kid coming from Chicago of all places, succeeding on the biggest athletic stage in the world. I'll say this...if this is #28, this is gonna be one heck of a list.
BHM Quote of the Day: “It showed that all the hard work and all the sacrifice paid off. Kids in general, if you put your mind to it and you believe it, you can achieve it.” ~Shani Davis
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