The Golden Girls of Rio

Illustrated by Nikkolas Smith

Witness the rise of American women athletes who redefined excellence at the Rio Olympics.

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32 pages· 611 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud

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At the Rio Olympics, a diverse group of American women athletes, including Simone Biles and Katie Ledecky, shattered records and stereotypes. From humble beginnings to Olympic glory, their stories of perseverance and triumph captivated the world. Discover how these 'Golden Girls' inspired a new generation and redefined what it means to be a champion. What challenges did they overcome to achieve greatness, and how did their victories change the landscape of women's sports forever? Dive into their journeys and relive the moments that made history.

From the publisher

The summer Olympic games in Rio were groundbreaking for so many American women athletes.The US gymnastics team completely dominated, led by fierce little Simone Biles, the most decorated gymnast of all time. Katie Ledecky shattered long-held swimming records and left competitors in her wake–if they were even close enough. Michelle Carter, in high style, changed the perception of strong women, and was the first American woman to win gold in the shot put. And Simone Manuel, the first African American woman to win an individual gold in swimming, has inspired a whole new generation of swimmers. The Golden Girls of Rio is the story of how a group of very different little sporty girls–from around the country and from varying backgrounds–became the premier women athletes of today. And how these gold medalists–Golden Girls–and their teammates captured the world’s attention by their miraculous athletic achievements at the Rio Olympics.

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