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Olympic Games Sydney 2000, Tennis. U.S. team

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TENNIS & WHEELCHAIR TENNIS

Olympic tennis made its debut at the inaugural 1896 Games in Athens but was removed from the program after the 1924 Paris Games. The sport returned in 1968 and 1984 as a demonstration sport, and officially returned to the Olympic program starting at the 1988 Seoul Games.

Serena Williams and Venus Williams are two of the greatest tennis players off all time, each with a record four gold medals.

Wheelchair tennis made its Paralympic debut as a demonstration sport in 1988. It earned medal status in 1992 and has been featured at every Paralympics since.

Tennis & wheelchair tennis Hall of Famers

Randy Snow

After losing use of his legs in a farming accident, Randy Snow once again became an elite athlete, winning two Paralympic gold medals and one bronze.

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Notable moments

Known for her advocacy for gender equality on and off the court, Billie Jean King is a true pioneer in women’s sports. She was inducted into the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Hall of Fame in 2022.

EXPLORE HALL OF FAME ATHLETES BY SPORT

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