Barbie has inspired kids to pursue ambitious dreams for 65 years by showcasing a variety of professions, such as astronauts and beekeepers. With Team Barbie, she is now motivating athletes of the future. This line honors remarkable women who have broken down boundaries both on and off the field, encouraging young people to aim high.
See a gallery including the portraits of nine outstanding athletes, such as fighter Estelle Mossely and tennis great Venus Williams. Polish sprinter Ewa Swoboda, regarded as one of the world’s quickest women, is one of them. These athletes amaze us with their unmatched talent and commitment on the court, in the ring, and on the track.
Barbie Role Model
The 26-year-old excitedly shared the news of the partnership on her Instagram page;
“I’m overjoyed that Barbie recognized my story and named me a Barbie Role Model, along with eight other incredible athletes from throughout the globe. I’m still in shock about this! I used to play with dolls when I was a tiny child, and now I have a Barbie doll that is the only one in the world that looks like myself.” Swoboda quoted to runnersworld.com
In the realm of athletics, Polish sprint sensation Ewa Swoboda leaves a path of records and triumphs. She shatter records in the intensely contested 60 meters, holding the Polish national record with a lightning-fast speed of 6.98 seconds.
Her victory in the same event at the 2024 World Indoor Championships in silver proves that she is a talented athlete who knows no boundaries. Swoboda’s medal cabinet shines brightly from the European Indoor Championships, where she won two gold and one silver, demonstrating her supremacy and consistency on the continental scene.
She made headlines when she won gold in the 100 meters at the esteemed 2023 European Games, establishing herself as a formidable competitor.
However, her path to fame started earlier when she won a silver medal in the very competitive 100-meter race at the 2016 World Junior Championships. The history of sprinting is forever marked by Ewa Swoboda, whose quickness and tenacity served as an inspiration to athletes everywhere.
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