“I was nervous and confident at the same, nervous about going out there in front of all those people, with so much at stake, and confident that I was going to go out there and win.”
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Althea Gibson
Althea Gibson, born on August 25, 1927, and died on September 28, 2003, was an American tennis player. She was the first African American to win a Grand Slam singles title and the first woman to win a Grand Slam doubles title. Gibson's achievements not only excelled in the tennis field but also broke racial and gender barriers, setting an example for many athletes. more
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