In sports, you simply aren't considered a real champion until you have defended your title successfully. Winning it once can be a fluke; winning it twice proves you are the best.
Althea GibsonAbout author
- Author's profession: Athlete
- Nationality: american
- Born: August 25, 1927
- Died: September 28, 2003
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