Three Athletes making Herstory

by Azariah Manning

10.20.2019  It was a great week for woman in sports all over the world, herstory was made,… yes herstory was made  as three Black, talented and resilient women went to break world records and be at the top of their game in their respective industry. These three women go by the names of Simone Biles, Coco Gauff and Brigid Kosgei. Biles , the ambiguous  Olympian continued to add to her gymnast legacy not only by executing two signature moves  that will honor her name, but also  receiving her 24th medal at the World Championship, making her the most decorated gymnast of all time, she also didn’t stop there receiving her 25th medal another gold in her floor exercise.  Across the globe in Austria, Coco Gauff became the youngest professional tennis player in history to win a WTA championship. Gauff had lost in the qualifying rounds, but was able to redeem herself, after a player had stepped down due to an injury. Gauff was able to prove the importance of second chances and how to overcome losses. Over in the United States, Brigid Kosgei broke the women’s world marathon record , along with winning the Chicago Marathon for the second year in a row. The Kenyan native went on to excel as she made history with an astonishing ability to run 26.2 miles in 2 hours, 14 minutes and 4 seconds.  These women have proven to excel all around the world exhibiting  elite  athleticism and talent.

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