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7. Flowers for Ora

β€œPossibly the best female athlete” of her era – why was Ora Washington forgotten? Please note, this episode contains some outdated language that may offend.

β€œPossibly the best female athlete” of her era – why was Ora Washington forgotten? And we meet her family, who are relieved that their Aunt Ora’s achievements are now being acknowledged: β€œI felt so good that now, even though this is 2022, she's still being recognised”.
Please note, this episode contains some outdated language that may offend. #UntoldLegends

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    Ora Washington: You might know her name, were it not for the colour of her skin