Great Black Britons

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Tessa Sanderson, CBE

tessa sanderson of great britain

Tessa Sanderson was the first Black British woman to win an Olympic gold medal. Ever. A javelin thrower and heptathlete, Sanderson is a six-time Olympian, taking gold in 1984.

By the end of the 1990 season, Tessa Sanderson had established herself as a living legend in the world of international javelin throwing. Over a 17-year career in senior international competition, Sanderson had won one Olympic and three Commonwealth gold medals.

Tessa presented the sports news on Sky Television for over two years, and currently runs her own sports management company. She is particularly interested in sports development for young people, and has worked for a number of children’s charities. She was awarded the OBE in 1998 for her work with sport and charities.

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