Cyclist Laura Trott made Olympic history this week, becoming the first British woman to get four gold medals at the Games.
Trott, who entered the record books after winning the six-discipline track cycling event known as the omnium, was all over the British newspapers yesterday. After becoming champion in Rio, she was crowned a “golden girl” by the Telegraph and the Daily Mail, and even called “Wonder Woman” by i News. The BBC referred to her feat of winning two gold medals in Rio—and two at the London Games four years ago—with a tongue-twisting “Trott’s terrific triumph.”
Aside from her Olympic prowess, Trott has become known for spreading the message that participating in sports can help young girls build their confidence. An ambassador for the popular #LikeAGirl campaign of P&G’s Always brand, Trott has said she would like “to encourage and inspire girls everywhere to keep playing” and “never quit.”
Trott’s performance in Rio helped bring her country’s medal tally to the top tier of the global rankings table. A medalist with an important message. How inspiring—for young girls and women alike.