"If you thought we'd already had our summer of sport, you ain't seen nothing yet. The Olympics – that fiesta of human physical brilliance – is back and this time, it's happening just across the Channel in Paris," says Strong Women editor Miranda Larbi.
"Kicking off on Friday 26 July, we're about to see history made yet again in umpteen different sports and disciplines. Not sure which of the hundreds of races and events to tune into? Here are the four things I've got bookmarked."
Watching the fastest women in the world
Without a doubt, track is the most exciting stage during the Olympics. We've got Laura Muir chasing the 1500m, Keely Hodgkinson doing 800m, Dina Asher-Smith and Imani-Lara Lansiquot fighting for 100m and relay to name just a few. Looking at our speedy neighbours over the pond, can superstar sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson take home yet another Olympic gold? She'll be joined by her world champion training partners Melissa Jefferson and TeeTee Terry in the race to stay the fastest women in the world.
All eyes on British cycling
If there's one thing that we're exceptionally good at in this country, it's cycling. We're not just home to racers Laura Trott (four golds), Sir Chris Hoy (six gold, one silver) and Victoria Pendleton (two gold, one silver), but we're also excellent at BMX. In fact, at the Tokyo Olympic, Charlotte Worthington became the first women to ever land a 360 backflip. What tricks will she pull out this time?
Preparing to move to the beat with breakdancing
This is breakdancing's debut Olympics. Prepare to be enthralled by the world's best flips, freezes, tricks and top rocks as B-Boys and Girls battle it out for a chance to win big. I predict another explosion of breakdancing culture back in old Blighty if we manage to snag a medal or two.
More mums, more medals
In order to be the greatest sportswoman in the world, you might think that you've got to be totally focused on yourself. There's no time for external distractions, right? Try asking the 10 mums who'll be representing the UK in Paris. They include rowers Helen Gover and Mathilda Hodgkins-Bryne, cyclists Katy Marchant, Elinor Barker and Elizabeth Deignan, boxer Charley Davison, equestrians Charlotte Dujardin and Ros Canter, sprinter Bianca Williams and shooter Amber Rutter. Ages range slightly but some of these athletes only gave birth last year – proof not only that life goes on after having kids, but that women really are a force to be reckoned with.
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