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Before Serena and Venus Williams, known as ‘Pete’ and ‘Repeat’, made tennis history. 🎾 They made tennis history with their doubles record in the world of racially segregated tennis in the 1940s and 1950s. #WomensHistoryMonth  🙌🏾 Margaret and Matilda Roumania Peters were African American tennis stars from the late 1930s through the early 1950s. As young girls, they could often be seen playing at a park across from their home in Georgetown. They were nicknamed “Pete” and “Repeat” for their doubles playing skills and last name. While still in high school 🏫 the Peters sisters attracted the attention of a tennis coach from Tuskegee Institute, Cleve Abbott, who offered each of them a four-year scholarship. In college, both sisters played basketball and tennis but they were best known for their doubles play in tennis . While in college they played in the American Tennis Association, ATA, tournaments. The ATA is the African American tennis league that still exists today. They both graduated from Tuskegee in 1941 with degrees in physical education. After college, they both continued to play amateur tennis in the ATA. Since they were amateurs, they had to pay for their own equipment, entry fees, and travel expenses. They won 14 doubles tennis titles between 1938 and 1941 and between 1944 and 1953. Despite their skill, they were never permitted to test themselves against the great white doubles players of the time. By the time the walls of segregation in tennis started falling, the Peters sisters were past their prime and were never able to compete in racially integrated matches. 🎾 #blackhistory #blackcreatives #blackexcellence #communityfirst #blackinsports #history #blackrepresentation #blackrepresentationinmedicinematters #blackrepertorytheatre #socialmediamarketing

🏛️ Dollar History 🏛️ Our Archivist, Janet Carolan has written about the history of tennis at Dollar Academy, which you can read here: https://bit.ly/3JQoGr5 #DollarAcademy

🎾 Sports x Luxury - In today's dynamic market landscape, luxury brands like Tiffany & Co. can significantly amplify their visibility and economic impact by sponsoring major sports events. This strategic alignment not only capitalizes on the growing consumer interest in athleisure-inspired fashion (#tenniscore #athleisure) but also enhances brand equity through targeted marketing exposure. By leveraging these events, luxury companies can effectively engage a broader, more diverse audience, driving both brand loyalty and market penetration. #TiffanyAndCo #USOpen2024

Vision to real life, the mock-up is such an experience on its own. Great quality.

The longest javelin throw in history was 104.80 meters, achieved by Uwe Hohn in 1984 using a technique and javelin design considered "out of control". Uwe Hohn's throw of 104.80 meters is remembered as an extraordinary and historic milestone in the history of the javelin throw. This feat occurred on July 20, 1984 at an event in East Germany. Uwe Hohn performed this throw at a time when javelin design and throwing technique were undergoing changes. Hohn's throw was not only a world record, but also a turning point in the sport of javelin throw. Javelins of the time were designed to fly long distances, but at the same time their movement in the air was unstable, making it difficult to control. After this record, changes were made to the rules of the game and the design of the javelin to prevent such unexpected throws and make the game safer and fairer. In 1986, the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) changed the weight and design of the javelin to make it more stable in the air. After these changes, Hohn's record became an unbeaten one, as long throws were no longer possible under the new rules. It is an interesting and unusual event in history that highlights the importance of rules and design in the world of sports.

Feeling so inspired by Evan Wilkerson, one of our amazing K12 students! It's incredible to see our students achieving such extraordinary goals. Go, Evan! 🏊🌟 #K12 #STRIDE #students #k12students #2024 #Paralympic #2024paralympicgames #paralympicgames #Northcarolinavirtualacademy #2023ParapanAmericanGames #silvermedal #paralympics #virtualacademy #visuallyimpaied #swimmer #swimmertraining 

Feeling so inspired by Evan Wilkerson, one of our amazing K12 students! It's incredible to see our students achieving such extraordinary goals. Go, Evan! 🏊🌟 #K12 #STRIDE #students #k12students #2024 #Paralympic #2024paralympicgames #paralympicgames #Northcarolinavirtualacademy #2023ParapanAmericanGames #silvermedal #paralympics #virtualacademy #visuallyimpaied #swimmer #swimmertraining

Feeling so inspired by Evan Wilkerson, one of our amazing K12 students! It's incredible to see our students achieving such extraordinary goals. Go, Evan! 🏊🌟 #K12 #STRIDE #students #k12students #2024 #Paralympic #2024paralympicgames #paralympicgames #Northcarolinavirtualacademy #2023ParapanAmericanGames #silvermedal #paralympics #virtualacademy  #visuallyimpaied #swimmer #swimmertraining

🇫🇷 The French Open is just around the corner, and we couldn't be more excited! Here are some lesser-known, fascinating facts about this grand slam event to rally your spirits: 🎾 Night Matches Under the Lights: Starting in 2021, the French Open introduced night sessions under the lights, a first in its long history. This move not only added a dramatic flair to the matches but also allowed more fans to catch the action after work. 🎾 Unique Ball Change: Unlike other grand slams, the French Open changes its tennis balls every seven games instead of nine. This is because the clay surface wears the balls down more quickly, affecting how they play during long matches. 🎾 The Youngest Champ: Monica Seles holds the record for the youngest champion in the French Open history, winning the title at just 16 years and 6 months old in 1990. Her victory paved the way for a new era of young winners in tennis. 🎾 Pigeon Problems: Roland Garros has had its share of feathery interruptions. The venue used trained hawks to scare away pigeons that sometimes disrupt play by flying dangerously close to the courts. #FrenchOpen #TheFrenshOpen #FrenchOpen2024 #Sportscover #sportsinsurance #insurance #insurancebroker #insuranceagent #injuryinsurance #injurycover

The 'Representing the Professional Athlete' short course at University of Miami School of Law is truly unlike any other! RTPA met every day during lunch hour for the past week, with longer class meetings on Friday and Saturday. Our assignments focused on the fiduciary relationship between athletes and their agents, fund mismanagement, endorsement deals, proper drafting of representation agreements, and more. Overall, a wonderful class that I would recommend to any student interested in sports law! #MiamiLaw #SportsLaw