Dates: March 25, 1967 -
The first African American to
win a medal at the Winter Olympics, Debi Thomas skated against
Katarina Witt in 1988 at Calgary, taking
the bronze as Witt took the gold.
The first African American to win a medal at the Winter Olympics, Debi Thomas skated against Katarina Witt in 1988 at Calgary, taking the bronze as Witt took the gold.
After her Olympic career, she toured for several years then returned to school. Thomas completed her education to become a physician, and planned to become an orthopedic surgeon.
Debi Thomas on the web
Debi Thomas Then and Now
A brief CNN/Sports Illustrated profile, including photos of Debi Thomas in 1988 at Calgary and another more recent photo. Also includes audio clips from Thomas.
- Where Are
They Now? Debi Thomas
An ABC Sports article about Debi Thomas' life -- her skating career and what came after.
Lighting Up the Late Shift
A Sports Illustrated article from 1988 which includes coverage of Thomas' preparation for that Olympics.
Debi Thomas: The Sampler
Debi Thomas on the cover of Time magazine, February 15, 1988.
About Debi Thomas
- Categories: Olympic gold medalist figure skater sports African American
- Places: United States
- Period: 20th century
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