AMERICA 250 | WISCONSIN ORIGINALS Wisconsin Originals: George Poage becomes first African American to medal in 1904 Olympics From the America 250 series Gavin Michaelson Sep 30, 2026 Sep 30, 2026 Updated Oct 1, 2026 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, we're recognizing Wisconsinites who have made unique contributions to the nation.k9C ^mkAmv6@C86 !@286 H2D DF446DD7F= 2E 6G6CJE9:?8 E@ H9:49 96 565:42E65 9:D >:?5 2?5 3@5J]k^AmkAm{2 rC@DD6 ?2E:G6 !@286 8C25F2E65 2D E96 E9:C5 p7C:42? p>6C:42? 7C@> {2 rC@DD6 w:89 $49@@=[ D6CG:?8 2D E96 D2=FE2E@C:2? @7 E96 4=2DD @7 `ghh]k^AmkAmw6 H6?E @? E@ 364@>6 2 DF446DD7F= &(\|25:D@? EC24< CF??6C[ 2?5 H2D E96 7:CDE q=24< 2E9=6E6 E@ H:? 2 C246 :? 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