Monica Puig
Tennis player; Olympic gold medalist
A Puerto Rican-American tennis player achieved significant success in the sport, particularly highlighted by winning the gold medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics. This victory marked the first Olympic gold medal for Puerto Rico. Puig turned professional in 2010 and quickly gained recognition on the WTA Tour. She reached her highest singles ranking of world No. 27 in 2016. Throughout her career, participated in all four Grand Slam tournaments, with her best result being a quarterfinal appearance at the 2016 Australian Open. In addition to her Olympic triumph, Puig secured two WTA titles and numerous ITF titles, establishing herself within the competitive landscape of women's tennis.
Winning the gold medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics
Reaching the quarterfinals at the 2016 Australian Open
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Born
September 27th, 1945 80 years ago
Died
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September 27th, 1300 725 years ago
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September 27th, 1995 30 years ago
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Born
September 27th, 1657 368 years ago
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American football running back
Born
September 27th, 1990 35 years ago
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