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07/14/2004:

"Correia Makes History at Swimming Trials"

LONG BEACH, Calif. - Maritza Correia didn't have to win to make history. With a fourth-place finish in the 100-meter freestyle, she became the first black woman to qualify for the U.S. Olympic swim team.

"I'm amazed, I'm shocked, I'm happy," said Correia, who now has a chance to be part of the 400 free relay in Athens. "It's a great honor. I hope I'm one of many."

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