The Official Wimbledon Podcast

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1: The Forgotten Pioneer Jun 24, 2019

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The best sports story you’ve never heard?
The remarkable Althea Gibson broke tennis' colour barrier in the 1950s, overcoming endless obstacles before reaching the pinnacle of the sport when she became the first black player to win Wimbledon in 1957. With help from Venus Williams and some of Althea's closest friends, we relive the remarkable life of a player who changed the course of tennis history.
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With many thanks to Venus Williams, Angela Buxton, Lenny Simpson, Rex Miller, Zina Garrison, Rosie Casals, Document Records and NYC Municipal Archives.

Introducing Join The Story Jun 18, 2019

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We're pleased to announce the launch of an exciting new podcast series, produced by The Championships at Wimbledon. From 24 June 2019, we will bring you some extraordinary Wimbledon achievements, across five original audio documentaries, set against a backdrop of social, political and cultural change. Whether you're a tennis fan, a sport enthusiast or simply interested in captivating stories, this may just be the podcast for you.