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Female Athletes
They've sprinted, kicked, backflipped, triple-lutzed, and TKO'd their way into sports history. Learn more about notable female athletes such as Bonnie Blair, Hope Solo, Maria Sharapova, Venus Williams, and Jackie Joyner-Kersee.
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Featured Female Athletes
Explores the lives and accomplishments of female athletes—both past and present—like Gabby Douglas, Mia Hamm, Florence Joyner, and Wilma Rudolph.
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Gabby Douglas
- In these groups:
- Olympic Gymnasts
- Olympic 2012 Athletes
- African-American Firsts: Athletes
Gabby Douglas
Gymnast / 1995 -
Olympic gymnast Gabby Douglas is best known as the first African American to win the individual all-around event. She also won a team gold medal for the U.S. at the 2012 Summer Olympics.
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Dorothy Hamill
Dorothy Hamill
Ice Skater / 1956 -
Dorothy Hamill is a gold medal-winning Olympic figure skater known for her moves on the rink as well as her signature bobbed haircut.
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Florence Joyner
- In these groups:
- Famous Epileptics
- Athletes Involved in Drug Scandals
- Famous Black Athletes
Florence Joyner
Track and Field Athlete / 1959 - 1998
Olympic gold medalist Florence Joyner brought style to track and field with form-fitting bodysuits, six-inch fingernails and amazing speed. She still holds the world records in the 100- and 200-meter events.
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Mia Hamm
Mia Hamm
Soccer Player / 1972 -
Mia Hamm is a former American soccer player who has scored more international goals than any other player, male or female.
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Wilma Rudolph
- In these groups:
- African-American Firsts: Athletes
- Famous Cancerians
- Famous Black Athletes
Wilma Rudolph
Track and Field Athlete / 1940 - 1994
In 1960, Wilma Rudolph became the first American woman to win three gold medals at a single Olympic Games.
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Jackie Joyner-Kersee
- In these groups:
- Girl Scouts
- Famous Black Athletes
- Famous Pisceans
Jackie Joyner-Kersee
Track and Field Athlete / 1962 -
One of the greatest athletes of all time, track and field star Jackie Joyner-Kersee has won three Olympic gold medals, as well as one silver and two bronze.
Women's History
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Women's History Groups
Explore Biography.com's collection of exceptional women from past and present arranged by topic, such as:
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Watch Full Episodes and Mini Bios of leading female figures such as Susan B. Anthony, Coco Chanel and Amelia Earhart and many more.
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Women's History Photos
Browse through photos of some of the most notable women throughout history, including Amelia Earhart, Marilyn Monroe, Janis Joplin, Michelle Obama and more.
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Visit BIO Classroom to access our Women's History Study Guides, our Women's History Timeline, and for Inspirations, an illuminating collection of quotes relating to women.

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