💨 Abstract

Billie Jean King, a tennis legend and champion for gender equality, has been awarded the Congressional Gold Medal, making her the first individual female athlete to receive the honor. The 80-year-old is known for her advocacy for equal pay in tennis and her historic victory against Bobby Riggs in the 'Battle of the Sexes' match in 1973.

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