In historic first, Billie Jean King awarded Congressional Gold Medal
WEB1 day ago · King was largely recognized for her lifelong dedication to championing women’s rights, most notably her tireless advocacy for equal pay. In 1972, she was the catalyst for the US Open awarding equal prize money to women athletes the next year -- the first of the four Grand Slam events to do so.
Billie Jean King nets another legacy honor: the Congressional Gold ...
WEB3 days ago · WASHINGTON (AP) — Billie Jean King is now the first individual female athlete to be awarded the Congressional Gold Medal. President Joe Biden signed bipartisan legislation Thursday to recognize King for “a remarkable life devoted to championing equal rights for all, in sports and in society.”
Billie Jean King becomes first solo female athlete to win …
WEB2 days ago · Billie Jean King has been recognized yet again for her irreplaceable impact on women's sports. The tennis legend was officially awarded the Congressional Gold Medal on Friday, making her the...
Billie Jean King becomes first individual female athlete to receive ...
WEB2 days ago · Legendary tennis player and women’s rights advocate Billie Jean King became the first individual female athlete to be awarded the Congressional Gold Medal, she announced in an Instagram post...
Billie Jean King makes history with Congressional Gold Medal
WEB3 days ago · Billie Jean King has been awarded the Congressional Gold Medal, the United States Tennis Association said on Friday, becoming the first individual woman athlete to receive the honor. President Joe Biden signed the legislation into law on Thursday, recognizing King's groundbreaking contributions both on and off the court.
Billie Jean King nets another legacy honor: the Congressional
WEB3 days ago · WASHINGTON (AP) — Billie Jean King is now the first individual female athlete to be awarded the Congressional Gold Medal. President Joe Biden signed bipartisan legislation Thursday to...
Biden signs bill awarding Congressional Gold Medal to Billie Jean …
WEB3 days ago · With President Joe Biden's signature, tennis legend and equal rights champion Billie Jean King has become the first female individual athlete to be awarded the Congressional Gold Medal.
Billie Jean King to become first solo female athlete to receive ...
WEBSep 18, 2024 · WASHINGTON — Billie Jean King will become the first individual female athlete to be awarded the Congressional Gold Medal. Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania and Mikie Sherrill of New...
Billie Jean King makes history with Congressional Gold Medal
WEB3 days ago · Tennis great Billie Jean King has been awarded the Congressional Gold Medal, becoming the first individual female athlete to receive the honor.
House awards Billie Jean King Congressional Gold Medal in history …
WEBThe House voted overwhelmingly Tuesday to award a Congressional Gold Medal to tennis legend and equal rights advocate Billie Jean King, bestowing the nation’s highest civilian honor on a...