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Hansen, Ashia | Women's Triple Jump | ||
| Olympic Medals | : | None | |
| Born | : | December 5, 1971 - Evansville, IN | |
| Representing | : | Great Britain | |
| More | : | Ashia was adopted by English-Ghanian parents in the US and lived in Ghana for several years as a child. She now lives in England, and she is the world record-holder for the women's indoor triple jump. For more information, see her athletic biography. | |
Louganis, Greg | Springboard & Platform Diving | ||
| Olympic Medals | : | Gold - 1984, 1988 Silver - 1976 | |
| Born | : | January 29, 1960 - San Diego, CA | |
| Representing | : | United States | |
| More | : | Greg is a transcultural adoptee. He is dyslexic, gay, and HIV+. Considered by many to be the greatest diver of all times, he is perhaps best remembered for hitting his head on the the springboard during the 1988 Olympic Games and going on to win gold medals in both the springboard and platform events. For more information, see Greg's Home Page. | |
O'Brien, Dan | Decathlon | ||
| Olympic Medals | : | Gold - 1996 | |
| Born | : | July 18, 1966 - Portland, OR | |
| Representing | : | United States | |
| More | : | Dan is a transracial adoptee who suffers from Attention Deficit Disorder. He holds the world record in the Decathlon (and other events) and is considered by many to be the world's greatest athlete. For more information, see Gail Steinberg's wonderful interview, "Dan O'Brien - The World's Best Athlete: A Transracially Adopted Hero". | |
Scott, George | Boxing | ||
| Olympic Medals | : | Silver - 1988 | |
| Born | : | 1966 - Liberia | |
| Representing | : | Sweden | |
| More | : | Born in Liberia and adopted by a Swedish couple, George now lives in the United States. For more information, see Roger Ridley Fenton's Biographical Directory. | |
Whitbread, Fatima | Javelin | ||
| Olympic Medals | : | Bronze - 1984 Silver - 1988 | |
| Born | : | 1961 - Great Britain | |
| Representing | : | Great Britain | |
| More | : | Fatima is a transracial adoptee. She spent the first 13 years of her life in children's homes and was adopted at 14 by her friend and javelin coach, Margaret Whitbread. Today she is active in the British Hate Crimes Commission and sports sponsorships. | |
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