Billie Jean King Awarded Congressional Gold Medal

President Biden signed legislation honoring King for her lifelong advocacy for equal rights in sports and society.

Billie Jean King is the first individual female athlete to receive the Congressional Gold Medal.
The legislation passed unanimously in both the Senate and the House before being signed by President Biden.
King's advocacy led to the U.S. Open offering equal prize money for men and women in 1973.
She is celebrated for her victory in the 1973 'Battle of the Sexes' match against Bobby Riggs.
King has previously been awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2009 for her contributions to women's and LGBTQ rights.