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Groundbreakers

Icons That Changed the Game

Icons That Changed the Game explores the prolific careers of Simone Biles, Serena Williams, Florence Griffith Joyner, Chris Evert, and Martina Navratilova. In each episode, fellow female sports icons Billie Jean King, Suni Lee, Diana Flores, and Jackie Joyner-Kersee discuss how the athletes inspired them, broke records, and redefined their sports.

Icons That Changed the Game: Florence Griffith Joyner

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Special | 3m 46s | Jackie Joyner-Kersee on her sister-in-law and teammate Florence Griffith Joyner. (3m 46s)

Icons That Changed the Game: Chris Evert/Martina Navratilova

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Special | 4m 46s | Martina Navratilova and Chris Evert – “The Greatest Rivalry in Sports History.” (4m 46s)

Icons That Changed the Game: Serena Williams

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Special | 3m 18s | Flag football world champion Diana Flores honors tennis great Serena Williams. (3m 18s)

Icons That Changed the Game: Simone Biles

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Special | 2m 45s | Suni Lee shares her respect and admiration for gymnastics legend Simone Biles. (2m 45s)

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