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Norvel Lee

Posted inCulture

Virginia’s first Black Olympic gold medalist gets a historical marker in Botetourt County

Avatar photo by Dwayne Yancey September 17, 2022September 18, 2022

Norvel Lee also figured in a landmark civil rights case that helped chip away at the legal foundations of segregation.

Posted inCulture

‘It picked me up and dragged me along’

by Caitlin Palmer February 22, 2022February 21, 2022

A Botetourt County author didn’t know much about Olympic boxer Norvel Lee when he began his research. But the story would end up taking on a life of its own.

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Virginia’s first Black Olympic gold medalist to get historical marker

Avatar photo by Dwayne Yancey December 14, 2021December 13, 2021

The state has approved a marker for Norvel Lee of Botetourt County.

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