Dorothea Douglass Lambert Chambers
Tennis player and coach, Wimbledon champion
Born
September 3rd, 1878
146 years ago
Died
January 7th, 1960
65 years ago — 81 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
England
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A prominent tennis player and coach, achieved significant success in the early 20th century. Won the Women's Singles title at Wimbledon multiple times between 1903 and 1914. Contributed to the development of tennis as a sport, both as a competitor and as a coach empowering future players. Involved in the establishment of women's tennis competitions and helped to promote the sport during a period of considerable change and growth.
Won the Wimbledon Championships in 1903, 1904, 1906, 1910, and 1911
Secured the Olympic gold medal in 1908
Coached and mentored various tennis players
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