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“I think I've already got the main thing I've always wanted, which is to be somebody, to have an identify. I'm Althea Gibson, the tennis champion. I hope it makes me happy.”

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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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