Notable Personalities
Born, Raised, or Became Famous in Lake, Porter Counties Indiana
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Diane Durham
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Born in Gary, Indiana on June 17, 1968. |
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 "Diane Durham is black America's first internationally ranked female gymnast" (Ashe, 1988 p.200). Born in Gary, Indiana Diane was considered one of the most talented gymnasts in her time. During her era, her mother who traveled and counseled her and Coach Bela Karolyi, helped Durham set a new stage for not just black gymnasts, but all gymnast (Ashe, 1988 p.200). With this kind of support and work ethics, she was the first black gymnast to achieve prominence at an early age. From that early age, Diane went on to capture records, memories, and history that will always portray her as an outstanding athlete.
Source: Diane Durham |
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| If you know of a notable personality that is not on this list, who was born or raised in Lake , Porter Counties Indiana or Surrounding Illinois Communities please feel free to e-mail your suggestions to: ljackson@lakeco.lib.in.us |
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