Billie Jean King becomes first female athlete to receive Congressional Gold Medal Post published:28 September 2024 Post category:Tennis Share this Legendary tennis player and women’s rights advocate Billie Jean King became the first female athlete to be awarded the Congressional Gold Medal, she announced in an Instagram post on Friday. Share this You Might Also Like Wins for Sabalenka and Paolini on opening day of WTA Finals 3 November 2024 WTA Finals results: Coco Gauff qualifies for semifinals, Iga Swiatek eliminated 7 November 2024 Boys tennis state finals roundup: Mason finishes seventh in Division 3 20 October 2024