World Cup Wins, Olympic Gold, and Simone Biles: 16 Iconic Women's Sports Moments From the 2010s

With a come-from-behind victory in the 100m freestyle, Simone Manuel became the first African American woman to win an individual gold in Olympic swimming. It was a groundbreaking achievement that established Simone as one of the best swimmers in the world (she's gone on to claim 11 world-championship medals), an athlete pushing for inclusivity and breaking down the expectations of who a swimmer can be.