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About Althea Gibson
Althea Gibson was an American tennis player and professional golfer who broke the color barrier in tennis. Born in 1927 in South Carolina, she faced discrimination due to her race early in her career. Despite the challenges, she became the first African American to win a Grand Slam title in 1956. Gibson's achievements helped pave the way for future generations of minority athletes to compete in professional sports.
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