The 2016 Summer Olympics from Rio starts August 5!
During the games, there will be 3 Native Americans competing. Let's cheer on these indigenous athletes.
Ashton Locklear
Team – United States
Sport – Gymnastics
Tribe – Lumbee
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Rickie Fowler
Team – United States
Sport – Golf
Tribe – Navajo
Jamie Thibeau
Team – Canada
Sport – Volleyball
Tribe – T'Sou-ke Nation
Last Updated on December 27, 2016 by Paul G
Patrick Lavalley
says:Our reserve almost had two Olympians this time; Mary Spencer (Boxing) and Dallas Soonias (Volleyball).
Leana
says:So bummed DALLAS SOONIAS was injured before the Olympics (Canada – Men’s Volleyball) He would have been another great representative to add to this list.
Joyce Johnson
says:Cheering them on. All status Natives in Canada are also US citizens. They have dual citizenship.