Billie Jean King becomes first individual female athlete to receive ...
WEB2 days ago · CNN —. 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 ...
In historic first, Billie Jean King awarded Congressional Gold Medal
WEB1 day ago · Billie Jean King will soon add another historic first to her legendary resume: a Congressional Gold Medal. U.S. President Joe Biden signed legislation into law this week that would award King, 80, the highest civilian honor presented by the U.S. Congress, which honors distinguished Americans for their contributions to U.S. culture and society.
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 recognize King for “a remarkable life devoted to championing equal rights for all, in sports and in society.”.
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 female 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 makes history with Congressional Gold Medal
WEB3 days ago · US Open defending champion Coco Gauff plays tennis legend Billie Jean King in a friendly match at US Open Fan Week. (0:18) Reuters. Sep 27, 2024, 01:13 PM ET. Email; Print; Open Extended Reactions.
Tennis Icon Billie Jean King to Be Awarded Historic …
WEBSep 18, 2024 · United States House of Representatives members Brian Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania and Mikie Sherrill of New Jersey announced Tuesday that legendary tennis player Billie Jean King will become...
Emma Raducanu leads Britain into the Billie Jean King Cup Finals.
WEBApr 14, 2024 · Emma Raducanu has clinched Britain’s berth in the Billie Jean King Cup Finals by taking the last six points of a 4-6, 6-1, 7-6 (1) victory against Diane Parry of France for an insurmountable 3-1 lead in the best-of-five-match qualifying round.
Billie Jean King on Victories Past, and the Battles to Come - The …
WEBJul 15, 2023 · Fifty Years Ago, Billie Jean King Won Equal Pay — but She’s Not Done Yet. The tennis champion’s activism won equal pay for women at the 1973 U.S. Open. Now 79, she is still leading the fight...
Stakusic, Fernandez power Canada to 1st-ever Billie Jean King …
WEBNov 12, 2023 · Canada defeated Italy to capture its first Billie Jean King Cup title on Sunday, thanks to straight-sets singles victories by Marina Stakusic and Leylah Fernandez.
How Billie Jean King changed the game - Tennis.com
WEBNov 2, 2023 · “Take me back to the country clubs!” Kings yelled back sarcastically. “But I loved it. At last I was a pro. Pay for play.” Tennis would soon leave the country clubs for good, and follow King...