By Erik Gudris | @atntennis | Thursday, Might 23, 2024
Iconic tennis champion Venus Williams will now be immortalized with probably the most iconic dolls on the planet.
Mattel annouced that seven-time Grand Slam champion Venus Williams, is amongst 9 different inspirational athletes to obtain their very personal Barbie doll.
The acclaimed doll, just lately featured within the blockbuster film of the identical identify, first appeared in 1959.
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Mattel, in an announcement, stated that the initative is a part of it is persevering with sixty fifth anniversary that acknowledges “the impression of sports activities in fostering self-confidence, ambition, and empowerment among the many subsequent technology.”
“All through my profession, I’ve all the time been pushed by the concept of shattering glass ceilings and staying true to myself, and Barbie’s mission couldn’t resonate extra deeply with that ethos,” Williams stated in an announcement. “I’m honored to be acknowledged as a sports activities position mannequin and be part of forces with Group Barbie to proceed empowering the following technology of younger ladies to by no means cease believing of their desires.”
The opposite athletes featured are Gymnasts Rebeca Andrade from Brazil and Alexa Moreno from Mexico, soccer gamers Mary Fowler from Australia and Christine Sinclair from Canada, French boxer Estelle Mossely, Italian swimmer Federica Pellegrini, Spanish paratriathlete Susana Rodriguez and Polish monitor and area runner Ewa Swoboda. Every of the 9 athletes symbolize 9 totally different nations the place the athletes are from.
Picture credit score: Laura Metzler