Venus Williams
- Birthdate: June 17, 1980
- Weight: 161 lbs (73 kg)
- Height: 6’0” (1.85 m)
- Age: 29 years
- Gender: Female
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Athlete Events
Tennis
Athlete Profile
- Won the 2000 Olympic singles gold medal in Sydney, beating Elena Dementieva in the final.
- Won the 2000 Olympic doubles gold medal in Sydney with sister Serena.
- Lost in third round of 2004 Olympics singles and in first round in doubles with Chanda Rubin in Athens.
- Owns five career Wimbledon singles titles (2000, 2001, 2005, 2007, 2008).
- Owns two career U.S. Open titles (2000, 2001).
- Also finished as runner-up in six Grand Slams, losing five times to sister Serena.
- Owns seven career Grand Slam doubles titles, all won with Serena.
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Overall Medal Count
Presented by Chevrolet| Country | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flag of United States | 36 | 38 | 36 | 110 |
| Flag of China | 51 | 21 | 28 | 100 |
| Flag of Russia | 23 | 21 | 28 | 72 |
| Flag of Britain | 19 | 13 | 15 | 47 |
| Flag of Australia | 14 | 15 | 17 | 46 |