What is Renée Richards's full name?
Richard Raskind
Renée Richards date of birth:
August 19, 1934
How old is Renée Richards?
91
Where was Renée Richards born?
New York City, USA
How tall is Renée Richards?
6' (183 cm)
What religion is Renée Richards?
Jewish
What is Renée Richards's ethnicity?
White
What is Renée Richards nationality?
American
What is Renée Richards's occupation?
Doctor
Renée Richards family:
Nick Raskind (son)
Short Biography
Renée Richards (born August 19, 1934) is an American ophthalmologist, author and former professional tennis player. In 1975, Richards underwent male-to-female sex reassignment surgery. She was denied entry into the 1976 US Open by the United States Tennis Association, citing an unprecedented policy that banned trans women. She disputed the ban, and the New York Supreme Court ruled in her favor in 1977 in a landmark decision in favor of transsexual rights. Through her fight to play tennis as a woman, she challenged gender roles and became a role model and spokesperson for the transgender community.