On This Day in American History |
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On July 30, 1976, Caitlyn Jenner, then known as Bruce Jenner, wins gold in the men’s decathlon at the Montreal Olympics. While not favored to win, Jenner took a unique approach to training. Rather than train with other decathletes, Jenner trained with the best athletes in each of the 10 events. After the surprising win, the “world’s greatest athlete” became a household name in the U.S., promoting a variety of products, including as a spokesperson for Wheaties cereal. In April 2015, Jenner announced she was a transgender woman. Two months later, she introduced her new name. |
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