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<p>Welcome to a new year! Let&#8217;s get back to elevating women in sports and supporting female athletes in all areas. This week &#8211; history has been made for HBCU gymnastics, Mikaela Shiffern is chasing history of her own, and the NWSL made some blockbuster moves. Enjoy!</p>