General knowledge question

Who was the first woman to win an Olympic gold medal for Great Britain?

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Correct answer

Charlotte Cooper

Charlotte Cooper won the first Olympic gold medal for Great Britain in tennis at the 1900 Paris Olympics.

This question appeared in the Wizzy Quiz round for Saturday 18 July 2026.

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