On February 18, 2006, Shani Davis became the first black speed skater and athlete to be awarded with an individual gold medal in the Winter Olympics. SOURCE: http://wpgc.cbslocal.com/2014/02/18/feb-18-shani-davis-becomes-first-black-olympic-gold-medalist/

Shani Davis has taken the 2010 Winter Olympics by storm. If you didn't know who he was before, now you do. Get to know the Winter Olympics phenom here.