Alice Coachman

Alice Coachman
Personal information
Birth nameAlice Marie Coachman
Full nameAlice Coachman Davis
BornNovember 9, 1923 (1923-11-09)
Albany, Georgia, U.S.
DiedJuly 14, 2014 (2014-07-15) (aged 90)
Albany, Georgia, U.S.
Sport
CountryUnited States
SportAthletics
RetiredYes
Achievements and titles
Highest world rankingYes
Medal record
Representing the  United States
Olympic Games
1948 LondonHigh jump

Alice Marie Coachman Davis (November 9, 1923 – July 14, 2014) was an American athlete. She specialized in high jump and was the first black woman to win an Olympic gold medal.