olympic athletes

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olympic athletes

Trailblazing women in track and field

Over the years, many women have made contributions to track and field. Betty Robinson became the first woman to win an Olympic gold medal in the sport, paving the way for athletes such as Fanny Blankers-Koen, Wilma Rudolph, Joan Benoit, and Elaine Thompson-Herah. Learn more about each woman's struggles and successes, and find out what makes them trailblazers.

Trailblazing women in gymnastics

Over the years, many women have made contributions to gymnastics. Nadia Comaneci stunned the world at the 1976 Olympics and many talented athletes soon followed, including Svetlana Khorkina, Gabrielle Douglas, Simone Biles, and Sunisa Lee. Learn more about each woman's struggles and successes, and find out what makes them trailblazers.

Katie Ledecky

Superstar swimmer Katie Ledecky has six Olympic medals and fifteen World Championship medals. Discover how this Olympian made history.
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