Nelson Vails was the first Black person to medal in cycling at the Olympics. He stands out as one of the very few Black professionals in a sport that is notably undiversified. According to Forbes, the average number of Black cyclists competing in the three Grand Tour races, including the Tour de France, is between 0-1%. Correspondent Alexis Clark traveled to San Diego to talk to Vails about his history-making career and the barriers to succeeding in the sport.
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