authur ashe
athletics
I think he was the first man to bring home gold and be a world champion. I know he was the first to bring home gold with one of those titles, but of which, world champion or US champion, I'm not for sure.
Arthur Ashe
Pat Patterson was the first Intercontinal Champion
Jack Swagger is the current reigning WWE United States Champion. He has been the champion for nearly a month. Zack Ryder was the US champion before Swagger. This is his first reign as WWE US Champion. He successfully defended his title at the Elimination Chamber pay per view in 2012
No He Did Not Held The U.S Champion
Yes, champion is stressed on the first syllable.
Peggy Fleming was the women's US skating champion in 1964.
The first WWE European Champion was The British Bulldog.
The Fabulous Moolah was the first woman champion.
The first ever Diva's Champion was Michelle McCool.