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Track shoes worn by Jackie Joyner-Kersee at the 1984 Olympic trials

Chromogenic print of Gabby Douglas

Olympics credentials badge for Gabby Douglas

Helen Wills Moody

Shirt worn by Sharon Callahan (McKniff) at the1968 Mexico City Games

Opening ceremonies dress worn by Sharon Callahan (McKniff) at the1968 Mexico City Olympic Games

Athlete's medal given to Sharon Callahan (McKniff) at the 1968 Mexico City Games

Babe Didrikson postcard from the 1932 Summer Olympic Games

Babe Didrikson postcard from the 1932 Summer Olympic Games

Swimsuit worn by Simone Manuel during the 2016 Rio Olympic Games

Autographed photograph of Kayla Harrison when she won a gold medal in judo during the 2012 London Olympic Games

Practice bathing suit worn by swimmer Jane Swagerty (Hill) at the 1968 Mexico City Summer Olympics

1947 Muskegon Lassies Yearbook

Skateboard helmet designed by pro skateboarder Cindy Whitehead

Race bib worn by Cindy Whitehead at the Skateboarders Action Now Gold Cup Series, 1980

Girl Is Not a 4 Letter Word skateboard created by Cindy Whitehead

Soccer Ball autographed by the 2012 Women's Olympic Team

Olympic Gymnastics Leotard, worn by Dominique Dawes

Special Olympics sports card featuring Jennifer Harrington in swimming

Basketball card of Rebecca Lobo while playing for the 1996 USA Basketball Women's National Team

Snowboard boots worn by Hannah Teter during the 2010 Winter Olympic Games

33c Figure Skating single

Fencing mask worn by Ibtihaj Muhammad during the 2016 Rio Olympic Games

Sheryl Swoopes

35c Women's Volleyball single

32c Woman's Gymnastics single

Photograph of Rebecca Lobo while playing basketball for the New York Liberty

Cycling skinsuit worn by Bobby Lea during the 2012 London Summer Olympic Games

NIke skate shoes worn by professional skateboarder Leo Baker

Skatedeck used by professional skateboarder Leo Baker

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