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Of the multitude of ways that Latinos have come to distinguish themselves in mainstream society, one of the most distinct and prolific has been through achievement in the grand arena of the sporting world. Latinos have garnered accolades by excelling not only in some of the games most traditional to their countries of origin, but by forging their mark in sports that have typically been dominated by other ethnicities as well.
For decades, Latino heroes have abounded in games such as soccer and baseball, which are indigenous to many Spanish-speaking countries. Less publicized, but perhaps even more impressive, are the considerable inroads made by Latinos in basketball, tennis, golf and professional football, just to mention a few.
In an effort to celebrate this spirit of athletic success that has been demonstrated by so many Latino sportsmen and women, Soulfrito.net will profile a different figure each month. With every passing day it seems that a Latino cuts an impressive swath through another area of athletic endeavor. As an organization dedicated to recognizing and celebrating the ever-increasing sphere of influence enjoyed by Latinos in today’s world, Soulfrito.net is proud to provide these inspirational accounts of accomplishment.
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