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What tennis player won the gold medal in both women's singles and women's doubles in one year at the Olympic Games?
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Who was the first woman to win consecutive heptathlon championships at the Olympic Games?
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Who has won nine Olympic gold medals, which ties for the highest total in Olympic track and field history?
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What boxer first achieved prominence by winning the Olympic gold medal in the light welterweight class?
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Who played on the U.S. teams that won first place in men's basketball at two different Olympic Games?
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What Olympic gold medal winner suffered a debilitating case of polio at age 4?
