Alice Coachman

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Athlete
gptkbp:advocacy Women in athletics
gptkbp:awards gptkb:Women’s_Sports_Foundation’s_Award_of_Excellence
gptkb:Georgia_Sports_Hall_of_Fame
gptkbp:biography Written works about her life and achievements
gptkbp:birth_date 1923-11-09
gptkbp:birth_place gptkb:Albany,_Georgia,_USA
gptkbp:children Two children
gptkbp:civic_engagement Active in local community affairs
gptkbp:coaching_career gptkb:Track_and_Field
gptkbp:college gptkb:Tuskegee_University
gptkbp:competitors Competed against top athletes of her time
gptkbp:cultural_impact Influence on civil rights and sports equality
gptkbp:cultural_representation Recognized in African American history
gptkbp:death_date 2014-07-14
gptkbp:death_place gptkb:Sarasota,_Florida,_USA
gptkb:Athens,_Georgia,_USA
gptkbp:documentary Featured in documentaries about Olympic history
gptkbp:education gptkb:Tuskegee_Institute
gptkbp:events High jump
gptkbp:family Married to Frank Coachman
gptkbp:famous_quote " I was determined to be the best."
gptkbp:full_name gptkb:Alice_Ann_Coachman
gptkb:Alice_Marie_Coachman
gptkbp:head_coach Emphasized technique and discipline
gptkbp:height 5 ft 6 in
5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)
gptkbp:high_school gptkb:Albany_State_University
gptkbp:historical_significance Symbol of progress in sports history
gptkbp:hobbies Gardening and sewing
gptkbp:honors Inducted into the National Track and Field Hall of Fame
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Alice Coachman
gptkbp:impact Encouraged girls to participate in athletics
gptkbp:influence_on_future_athletes Inspired future generations of athletes
gptkbp:influences Athletes and coaches
gptkbp:inspiration Role model for future generations
gptkbp:inspiration_to_women Empowered women in sports
gptkbp:involvement Community service initiatives
gptkbp:legacy Pioneer for women in sports
Pioneer for African American female athletes
gptkbp:medal gptkb:Gold_Medal
gptkb:1948_Summer_Olympics
gptkbp:media_coverage Featured in various sports publications
gptkbp:memorials Statues and plaques honoring her contributions
gptkbp:mentor Mentored young athletes
gptkbp:notable_achievement First African American woman to win an Olympic gold medal
gptkbp:notable_athletes Legacy in track and field history
gptkbp:olympic_games gptkb:1948_Summer_Olympics
gptkbp:personal_best High jump of 5 ft 6 in
High jump of 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)
gptkbp:philanthropy Supported youth sports programs
gptkbp:posthumous_recognition Honored in various memorials and events
gptkbp:retirement_year gptkb:1955
gptkbp:sport Track and field
gptkbp:sportsmanship Exemplified fair play and respect
gptkbp:training Rigorous training regimen
gptkbp:weight 130 lb
130 lb (59 kg)
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Wilma_Rudolph
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5