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Olympic champion Dominique Dawes becomes co-owner of the Atlanta Falcons

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Olympic champion Dominique Dawes becomes co-owner of the Atlanta Falcons

American gymnastics great Dominique Dawes is one of four new limited partners in the team’s majority owner Arthur Blank’s Atlanta Falcons ownership group.

Dawes, former Walgreens CEO Rosalind Brewer, film and television producer Will Packer and venture capitalist Rashaun Williams were all endorsed by the NFL’s full ownership at league meetings in Nashville, Tennessee, and will join the Falcons ownership group, pending final closing. of their agreements.

“Having an impact on others has always been my driving force. »

As a member of the 1996 Atlanta Olympics gymnastics team, Dawes became the first African-American woman to win Olympic gold in the sport. In addition to achieving this impressive feat, Dawes has always made sure to give back to his community to inspire them and leave a lasting positive mark. The Silver Spring native currently runs the Dominique Dawes Gymnastics Academy & Ninja at two locations in Montgomery County. Dawes plans to open another gymnastics academy in Colombia.

“Throughout my life, making an impact on others has always been my driving force. What I accomplished in 1996, winning the first American team gold medal in gymnastics and being the first African American to win gold, in the city of Atlanta, gave me, at this day, the biggest platform to continually inspire others.

She continued, “The unique opportunity Mr. Blank has given me allows me to increase my positive impact on members of the Atlanta community, a place close to my heart.

Will Packer, known for producing films celebrating diversity and inclusion, brings a fresh perspective to Falcons ownership. His career in entertainment has always emphasized the importance of seeing yourself reflected in positions of power.

“The power of representation is undeniable,” Packer said. “As someone dedicated to creating diverse stories, I deeply appreciate Mr. Blank’s commitment to opening doors that were once closed. This is both a personal dream come true and a chance to show young people of color that they too can excel at the highest levels of NFL ownership.

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