80’s Fitness Celebrities: You Won’t Believe How They Turned Out

Published on 03/28/2019
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Tracy Austin – Then

Unlike the rest of her family, Tracy Austin opted for a career as an athlete. Despite her dreams of being a professional tennis player never seeming likely, she won three Grand Slam titles and dubbed the title of the youngest US Open female singles champion in history, since 1979. Tracy Autin is the youngest tennis champion of all time and this title is displayed at the International Tennis Hall of Fame, exceeding even her own dreams!

Tracy Austin – Then

Tracy Austin – Then

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Tracy Austin – Now

After sustaining a few injuries and being involved in a severe car accident, the sensational career of the tennis star ended and she retired in 1994. However, she went on to take part as a commentator for NBA and the USA Network for the French Open as well as the US Open and she also regularly broadcasts the Wimbledon. She has also been working on Canadian television as a commentator since 2004, proving that her tragic injuries would not stop her from enjoying the game of tennis.

Tracy Austin – Now

Tracy Austin – Now

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