“In the women’s 500-meter, 17-year-old Maame Biney, who was born in Ghana, dominated from start to finish to become the first black woman named to a U.S. Olympic Speedskating Team,” the U.S. Olympics website wrote about her feat.

Maame beat three other competitors in a qualification contest held last weekend. She dominated the 500-meter short track trials held in the Utah Olympic Oval.

In an emotional post-qualification interview, she said: “It’s crazy awesome I’ve dreamed about this moment since June and I’m just so happy right now.”

“He’s been through everything and I’m amazed by him. I just want to thank him a lot for everything … he’s been through all the practices with me and watches me every day and gives me tips, and I love him for that,” she was quoted by teamusa.org.

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