Women In Sports

Simone Biles is one of the most accomplished gymnasts in history, with 25 medals from world championship events. Learn more about the 24-year-old Olympian.

The United States is sending 613 athletes to the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. Here are some contenders to keep an eye on.

Kim Ng has broken barriers and made history by becoming the first female general manager in baseball. She will lead the Miami Marlins starting in 2021.

Iran’s only female Olympic medalist said her decision to leave Iran was difficult, but necessary.

2019 was a year of unrest in Iran as people took to the streets to protest a regime that continued to oppress its citizens while fueling conflicts abroad.

A new museum exhibition traces the roots of the Special Olympics organization, focusing on founder Eunice Kennedy Shriver and four accomplished Special Olympians.

Motivated by her late father's memory, 7-year-old Montannah Kenney becomes the youngest to reach Africa's highest peak at 5,895 meters.

Top female athletes are making their mark in sports that were once considered just for men. Meet some of the women who have what it takes to succeed in boxing, wrestling, and more.

The experiences of two women Paralympians show how competitive sports can open up opportunities and change the lives of people with disabilities.