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This Just In: Serena Williams Wins U.S. Open Title and More
Serena Williams wins the U.S. Open title in three sets.
By Sierra Tishgart
This Just In: The Paralympics Opening Ceremony And More
Check out the opening ceremony for the Paralympic Games.
By Sierra Tishgart
This Just In: Golf Club Admits First Female Members And More
The Augusta Golf Club in Georgia admitted its first two female members ever: former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and business ecutive Darla Moore.
By Sierra Tishgart
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Olympic Swimmer Cullen Jones on Pursuing Rio 2016 and a Career in Fashion
The 28-year-old Olympic gold medalist talks about his "Make a Splash" campaign and plans to design a denim line.
By Sierra Tishgart
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Catching Up With the "Fierce Five" Olympic Gymnasts
Gabby Douglas, McKayla Maroney, Aly Raisman, Kyla Ross, and Jordyn Wieber reveal how they feel about One Direction, that viral Tumblr, and Rio 2016.
By Sierra Tishgart
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Swimmer Lia Neal on Living in the Olympic Village and Winning her First Medal
This seventeen-year-old athlete brought a bronze medal in the 400-meter freestyle relay back home to Brooklyn.
By Sierra Tishgart
This Just In: Female U.S. Olympians Shine And More
More girl power than the Spice Girls's comeback: American female Olympians dominated, if you haven't heard.
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Field Hockey Player Katie O'Donnell on Preparing for the London 2012 Olympics
The three-time All-American athlete didn't make the team in 2008, but she scored key goals this time around.
By Sierra Tishgart
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Gymnast Kyla Ross on Training for the London 2012 Olympics
At age fifteen, the uneven bars champion is the youngest American athlete competing in the Summer Games.
By Sierra Tishgart
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Gymnast Gabby Douglas on Preparing for the London 2012 Olympics
After coming in first place at the Olympic trials, this sixteen-year-old athlete is favored to win the gold at the Summer Games.
By Sierra Tishgart
This Just In: Summer Reading Picks And More
Add this to your summer (pleasure) reading list: 101 memoirs by famous women.
By Sierra Tishgart
This Just In: Rafael Nadal Withdraws from the Olympics and More
Tennis champ Rafael Nadal backed out of the Olympics due to a knee injury. [CNN]Foursquare launched a new feature called Local Updates, which allows your favorite businesses to reach out to you directly about deals. [Fast Company]Feminist blogger and author...
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Gymnast Alexandra Raisman on Preparing for the London 2012 Olympics
This eighteen-year-old athlete scored one of five coveted spots on the U.S. national team.
By Sierra Tishgart
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Teen Environmentalist Sarah Jo Lambert on Carrying the Olympic Torch
After designing and building an environmental education center, this nineteen-year-old student received the honor of participating in the Olympic Torch Relay in England.
By Sierra Tishgart
This Just In: How to Follow The Olympics on Social Media and More
ChickRx offers a new, easy way to get health advice specifically geared towards women.
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Bor Marlen Esparza on Preparing for the London 2012 Olympics
This 22-year-old athlete is part of the first-ever U.S. women's boxing team.
By Sierra Tishgart
How Student Loan Legislation Affects You, Making the Most of Your Internship, and 11 High School Entrepreneurs to Know
Obama signed legislation Friday to prevent the doubling of federal student loan interest rates. What are the implications of the new bill? [USA Today]Summer is halfway over! Learn how to make the most of your internship. [Her Campus]Saudi Arabia prohibits women...
By Sierra Tishgart
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Soccer Player Lauren Cheney on Training for the London 2012 Olympics
This 24-year-old athlete opens up about supporting the U.S. team both from the sidelines and as a star player.
By Sierra Tishgart
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Golfer Jessica Korda on Competing in the U.S. Women's Open
This nineteen-year-old athlete recently won her first LPGA title at the Australian Open. On July 5, she'll strive for the top women's golf prize in the country.
By Sierra Tishgart
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Swimmer Rebecca Soni on Preparing for the London 2012 Olympics
The 25-year-old breaststroke swimmer and three-time Olympic medalist is currently competing in the U.S. trials.
By Sierra Tishgart