Feb 08 2026SPORTS
First Black Woman in U. S. Olympic Hockey: Laila Edwards' Journey
Laila Edwards, an American athlete from Cleveland Heights, Ohio, made history at the 2026 Winter Games by becoming the first black woman to represent the United States in Olympic ice hockey. Her debut match against Czechia ended in a decisive 5‑1 win, with Edwards contributing an assist on the open
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