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Tokyo Olympics 2020: From Larissa Latynina to Allyson Felix, a look at most successful women in history of Games

With the Tokyo Olympics 2020 fast approaching, Firstpost takes a look at some of the most successful women to have competed in the Games.

Sha'Carri Richardson becomes sixth-fastest woman with 10.72 second time at Miramar Invitational's 100m event

The 21-year-old became the sixth-fastest woman ever as she signalled her status as a potential challenger to Jamaicans Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce and Elaine Thompson — the reigning world and Olympic champions — at the Tokyo Games.

Australian Open 2021: 'Relaxed' Serena Williams cruises into the third round

The 39-year-old maintained her unbeaten run since emerging from 14-day quarantine with a 6-3, 6-0 second-round drubbing of Nina Stojanovic in 69 minutes.

Olympic humour: A history of all that was funny, hilarious and absurd at the Games

The Olympic Games aren't just all about serious sporting endeavour. Interspersed in its history are moments of absolute hilarity!