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Recent Milestones in Women's Sports

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Danica Patrick wins pole

Photograph By Kevin Liles/USA TODAY Sports

Danica Patrick became the first woman to win the pole position for any race in NASCAR's premier circuit. And she did it for the biggest event, the Daytona 500. "I was brought up to be the fastest driver," she said. "Not the fastest girl."
  • Danica Patrick wins pole
  • Danica Patrick finishes strong
  • Liz Carmouche, Ronda Rousey star
  • Ronda Rousey retains title
  • Brittney Griner scores 3,000th point
  • Courtney Force wins again
  • Lydia Ko on a roll
  • Shannon Eastin makes calls
  • Olympic history
  • Track triumph
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