Billie Jean King awarded Congressional Gold Medal, first individual female athlete to receive honor

By The New York Times | Sep 27, 2024 at 02:50 PM EST

Billie Jean King, a tennis legend, was awarded the Congressional Gold Medal, making her the first female athlete to receive the honor. She is renowned for her advocacy for gender equality in sports, notably achieving equal prize money at the US Open in 1973.

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