FIRST AFRICIAN AMERICAN TO WIN TITLE

Althea Gibson and Tennis History: Woman Who Broke Barriers | TIME

On July 6, 1957, Althea Gibson claimed the women’s singles
tennis title at Wimbledon
and became the first African
American to win a championship
at London’s All England
Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club.

Gibson will be honored on a U.S. quarter in 2025 as part of
the final year of the American Women quarters program.

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Althea Neale Gibson
(August 25, 1927 – September 28, 2003)

Gibson survived a heart attack, but died
shortly after from complications following
respiratory and bladder infections.

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