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Saturday, July 6, 2024

WATCH | On this day in 1957, Althea Gibson (FAMU) became the first African-American to win Wimbledon

On July 6, 1957, 67 years ago today, Althea Gibson became the first Black player to win at #Wimbledon. She lifted the Venus Rosewater Dish as the women's singles champion after a dominant performance that lasted just 50 minutes.

Althea blazed the trail for many to follow. She… pic.twitter.com/Wy4wVV5VdE
— Billie Jean King (@BillieJeanKing) July 6, 2024

On this day in 1957, Althea Gibson became the first African-American to win Wimbledon. pic.twitter.com/9NXdWP2b11
— AFRICAN & BLACK HISTORY (@AfricanArchives) July 6, 2024