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‘Too Black To Be Dominican?’: Rising Sprinter Liranyi Alonso Faces Racist Backlash Despite Historic Win In Japan

Summary by Shine My Crown
When 19-year-old Dominican sprinter Liranyi Alonso Tejada crossed the finish line in Tokyo, qualifying for the semifinals at the 2025 World Athletics Championships, she made history for her country. Yet, within hours of her victory, the celebration curdled into something far uglier. Instead of being hailed as a national hero, Alonso found herself at the center of a racist firestorm — not from international critics, but from her own people. Onlin…
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Shine My Crown broke the news in on Sunday, October 19, 2025.
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