Charlotte Cooper

Full Name: Charlotte Cooper Sterry
Profession: Tennis Champion

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Biography: Charlotte Cooper was a British tennis player who achieved remarkable success during her career. She holds a special place in tennis history, not only for her talent but also for being the first female Olympic tennis champion—and for that matter, the first female Olympic champion in any sport.

Cooper was a dominant force in women's tennis from the late 19th to the early 20th century. She won five singles titles at Wimbledon, a record that stood for nearly a century. Her aggressive playing style, particularly her powerful groundstrokes, helped set a new standard for women's tennis.

Her most noteworthy achievement came in 1900 when she became the first woman to win a tennis event at the Olympics. She claimed the gold medal in both the women's singles and mixed doubles.

Born: September 22, 1870
Birthplace: Ealing, England
Star Sign: Virgo

Died: October 10, 1966 (aged 96)