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Today Marks the Birthday of Legendary FAMU Tennis Player Althea Gibson

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FAMU's Althea Gibson Was First To Win Wimbledon

TALLAHASSEE,FL (July 7) - In honor of the fifth Wimbledon championship by Serena Williams, we present again, the fascinating story of FAMU's Althea Gibson.  Gibson took a rough course to winning Wimbledon, facing rampant racism and several other obstacles.  In the end, she would prevail.  In honor of the 10th Wimbledon Championship won by the Williams sisters, we present "The Mystique - Althea Gibson," the first black woman to win Wimbledon.
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