Wyomia Tyus becomes the first person to win a gold medal in the 100 meter race in two consecutive Olympic games (October in Mexico City.
Betty Robinson made history in 1928 by becoming the first woman to clinch Olympic track and field gold. Her achievement has paved the way for her fellow U. female athletes to etch their names into Games folklore.
On this day in 1961, the U.S. figure skating team was headed to the World Championships in Prague. They never made it.