Billie Jean King breaks barriers as first female athlete to receive Congressional Gold Medal
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Sep 28, 2024
Video courtesy USTA. President Joe Biden signed legislation awarding tennis legend Billie Jean King the Congressional Gold Medal, making her the first individual female athlete to receive this honor. Before King, 11 male athletes and the 1980 U.S. Olympic team had received the Congressional Gold Medal.
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