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These Three Women Are Young, They’re Powerful, And They Just Made History

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By Christina Kline, CNN

 

 

Simone Biles. Coco Gauff. Brigid Kosgei.

You’ll want to remember their names. This trio of female athletes just had quite a weekend.
One flipped her way to becoming the most decorated gymnast ever.
One served her way to becoming the youngest tennis titlist in 15 years. And one ran really fast for 26.2 miles to smash a world record. Let’s celebrate these remarkable young women in their respective sports.

Simone Biles just earned more medals than any gymnast — ever

Simone Biles competes on the balance beam at the Artistic Gymnastics World Championships.

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As an Olympic champion, Biles is already ranked among the best of the best in gymnastics.
Her record-breaking 24th medal win at the world championships on Sunday solidified her GOAT status, making her the most decorated gymnast of all time, male or female.
Biles surpassed the record held by Belarusian Vitaly Scherbo, who had a career total of 23 medals in world championships.
But she didn’t stop at 24. Biles went on to win a 25th medal — another gold — in the floor exercise.

Coco Gauff just became the youngest pro tennis champion in 15 years

Coco Gauff, 15, won her first title Sunday.

Brigid Kosgei just shattered a world marathon record

Kenya's Brigid Kosgei crosses the finish line at the Chicago Marathon.

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