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Venus Williams

Born: June 17, 1980
Tennis

won career doubles grand slam with sister Serena; winner of 3 Wimbledon (2000,01,05) and 2 U.S. Open (2000, 01) singles titles; 2000 Olympic singles and doubles (with sister Serena) gold medalist; recorded fastest serve in WTA history with 127 mph blast in 1998.

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