"In sports, you simply aren't considered a real champion until you have defended your title successfully. Winning it once can be a fluke; winning it twice proves you are the best."
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Quotes by Althea Gibson
Althea Gibson was a trailblazing athlete whose remarkable journey from the streets of Harlem to the pinnacle of professional tennis and golf redefined the boundaries of sports for African Americans. Born on August 25, 1927, she became the first Black player to compete at the U.S. National Championships in 1950 and went on to win both Wimbledon and the U.S. Open in the 1950s. Gibson's legacy extends beyond her athletic achievements; she broke racial barriers and inspired generations, embodying resilience and determination.
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"In the field of sports you are more or less accepted for what you do rather than what you are."
Althea Gibson"I think I have done enough for sports and made enough of a name for myself to deserve some sort of backing - most of the other girls have it."
Althea Gibson"Most of us who aspire to be tops in our fields don't really consider the amount of work required to stay tops."
Althea Gibson