Richard Norris Williams survived the sinking of the Titanic by swimming to a lifeboat. Williams became the highest-ranking tennis player in the US and won an Olympic gold medal in 1924. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementRichard Norris Williams was an accomplished tennis player who competed in the 1924 Paris Olympics, but he's most famous for his incredible survival of the Titanic. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

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