Barbie celebrates athletes around the world with role-model dolls

Barbie's new role-model dolls feature nine athletes who have broken boundaries around the world, including American professional tennis player Venus Williams. Mattel said it hopes the dolls and their stories will "foster self-confidence, ambition and empowerment among the next generation." Photo courtesy of Mattel

May 22 (UPI) -- In celebration of Barbie's 65th anniversary, Mattel is honoring nine athletes who have broken boundaries around the world with role-model dolls in their likeness to "encourage girls to stay in sports and recognize their full potential."

The nine dolls, which include American professional tennis player Venus Williams, were unveiled Wednesday along with their stories of struggle and achievement to inspire young girls and increase their self-confidence.

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"I am honored to be recognized as a sports role model and join forces with Team Barbie to continue empowering the next generation of young girls to never stop believing in their dreams," said Williams, who has won four Olympic gold medals and was the first woman in tennis to earn equal prize money at Wimbledon.

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