Sports Woman

Simone Biles is the United States most decorated gymnast, and despite the scandal surrounding doctor Larry Nasser at USA Gymnastics, she is determined to fight on at the Tokyo Olympics. World champion downhill mountain bike rider Rachel Atherton bounces back from injury, while young gun Valentina Höll is following in her bike tracks.

Venus Williams reflects on a life well lived, and the champions of tennis pay homage.

Through the ups and downs, Lexi Thompson has remained a champion golfer. Taekwondo star, Panipak Wongpattanakit medalled at Rio 2016 and Rachel Atherton became the greatest downhill mountain bike racer there ever was. Jessica Ennis-Hill left her heptathlon legacy behind her when she retired in 2016, and it's the diving talent hailing from China.

Tatiana Calderon dreams of becoming the first woman in more than 50 years to drive in a formula one grand prix. Shaunae Miller-Uibo dreams of emulating her childhood inspiration Marie Jose Perec by winning 400 and 200 metres double at the 2020 Olympic Games. Lisa Carrington is going for three golds in a row in her kayak and Majlinda Kelmendi wants a judo double.

This edition of Sportswoman goes out fighting with MMA star Angela Lee then around the world with offshore sailing legend, Dee Caffari. We chart the rise of women's Olympic participation, and take a look back at some of the amazing women who paved the way for today's heroes.

The fascinating story of the three best heptathletes' journey to the top of thor sport. The world surfing league's women are ready for their debut at the Tokyo Olympics, and we pay homage to some of the greatest female trailblazers in sporting history

In this edition of Sportswoman it's the females who have had triumphant success.

In this edition of Sportswoman it's the athletes who have conquered the greatest battles.