"The House just voted to award Long Beach's own @billiejeanking with a Congressional Gold Medal. This honor celebrates her extraordinary achievements & dedication to advancing equality..."
"King won 39 Grand Slam titles throughout her career, changing the world of sports along the way. She defeated Bobby Riggs in a 1973 match known as the Battle of the Sexes in front of around 50 million people..."
"King was a key advocate for equal pay at major tennis tournaments, having won the U.S. Open four times. After winning the singles title at Flushing Meadows in 1972, she used her influence to implement change..."
"In response to her latest gold medal win, King wrote on Threads: 'An honor and a privilege. Thank you.'"
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