Althea Gibson
Althea Gibson was a pioneering American tennis player and professional golfer who became the first African American to win a Grand Slam title, achieving historic victories at the French Open in 1956 and Wimbledon in 1957 and 1958. Her groundbreaking achievements opened doors for future generations of black athletes in tennis, including Venus and Serena Williams. Gibson also broke racial barriers in golf, becoming the first black woman to compete on the professional circuit. Her legacy is celebrated for not only her athletic prowess but also her role as a trailblazer in the fight for racial equality in sports.
Born on Aug 25, 1927 (98 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portugal | 1 | 9.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 10,196,709 | 8,073 | $240,000 | 190$ |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 6.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 29,401 | $2,700,000 | 1,169$ |
| United States | 1 | 9.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 131,874 | $21,000,000 | 8,367$ |
| Ecuador | 1 | 9.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 17,643,060 | 13,478 | $108,000 | 83$ |
| Totals | 4 | 426,728,431 | 182,826 | $24,048,000 | 9,809$ |
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Recent Mentions
United States:
The artist behind the US Open theme honors tennis legend Althea Gibson.
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Ecuador:
Althea Gibson was the first African American woman to compete in tennis at a Grand Slam.
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United Kingdom:
Althea Gibson is referenced in the context of honoring her at the US Open alongside Venus Williams.
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Portugal:
Althea Gibson was the first black tennis player to compete in the US National Championships.
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United Kingdom:
Her presence this week also coincides with the 75th anniversary of Althea Gibson’s debut at the US national championships.
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