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"GOING FOR THE GOLD...
The Story of Black Women in Sports"

No. 16452/20 minutes/sound and color/16mm Presented by CARNATION INC.

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The Los Angeles Coliseum...originally the site of the 1932 Olympics, currently being prepared for the 1984 Olympic Games.

JAYNE KENNEDY, one of America's foremost female sportscasters, presents a look at black women in sports, from athletes such as Ora Washington and Althea Gibson to the 1984 Olympic hopefuls. Their formulas for success are revealed in "GOING FOR THE GOLD. . . The Story of Black Women in Sports."

JEANETTE BOLDEN: UCLA ALL-American sprinter, former record holder of the women's indoor 60-yard dash feels "opportunities have never been greater... black people, we've got to set challenging goals and we can't let anyone or anything keep us from those goals."

CAROL LEWIS: The nation's premier woman long-jumper, winner of the 1983 NCAA long jump championship believes in setting goals one year at a time and in the importance of education to black athletes: "The life of an athlete is temporary, so you have to be able to compete in the job market when the cheering stops."

THE HOWARD SISTERS – SHERRI, DENEAN, TINA: Synonymous with excellence in women's track, the Howard sisters have always been a team. They believe that "the most important thing is to look in the mirror after the race and know you've given it your best and you had fun doing it."

PAM AND PAULA McGEE: The 6'3" twins have transformed the USC women's basketball program into a national powerhouse. The twins realize the importance that sports have played in their education:"...there are few prospects for a professional sports career for women. So sports to us has been a means to get an education. For this I am grateful." 

CHERYL MILLER: One of the best females to ever play basketball, Cheryl has her sights set on the 1984 Olympics. The key to her success? "I've been lucky to have had the excellent support from my family and coaches. I like to encourage kids starting out in sports to listen closely to their coaches and especially their parents."

LESLIE ALLEN: Leslie Allen has been ranked as high as 17th in the world in tennis, and became the first black female to win a major tennis tournament in 24 years. "It's been rough and at times very discouraging. But during down times, I just worked harder and I never stopped believing I could be one of the best in the world."

ZINA GARRISON: Zina is ranked number 11 in the world of women's tennis – the highest ranking for a black female athlete since Althea Gibson held the top spot in 1958. "It will take a lot of hard work to be number one, but it will be worth it."

DONNA CHEEK: Donna was the first black person to represent the United States in an international grand prix horse jumping event. The formula for her success: "My advice to young people is to surround yourself with successful people. Success breeds success." 

DIANNE DURHAM: Gymnastics star Dianne, is the 1983 United States Women's All-Around Champion, with two U.S. Junior All-Around titles. Dianne feels "...the best thing about gymnastics is the competition. I love to compete and, of course, win. Winning is what makes the sport so much fun." 

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