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R. Norris Williams

Greg Loving
Apr 03, 2023
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R. Norris Williams, an American tennis player, was only 21 when he survived the sinking of the Titanic. After jumping into the icy water and spending hours in a lifeboat, his legs were severely frostbitten. Doctors wanted to amputate them, but he refused. He went on to win an Olympic gold medal for the US in tennis.

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