6 women you NEED to watch at the Rio Olympics this year

Kids look for role models all over the place; however, whether they look to family or famous people, it is important the person they are looking up to sets a good example, and is one they can positively aspire to be like.

With the Olympics starting on Friday, 5th August, it is the perfect opportunity to introduce your daughter (and even your sons) to some inspirational women pushing the boundaries.

1. Simone Biles, US

Simone Biles is the first African-American to be world all-round champion and the first to win three consecutive world all-round titles. The 19-year-old has already won 14 medals at the world championships – ten of them gold.

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— Simone Biles (@Simone_Biles) August 1, 2016

2. Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, Jamica

Jamician Shelly-Ann, 29, is aiming to be the first athlete to win three successive 100m titles at the Olympics – she won in Beijing in 2008 and London 2012.

You don't get to decide how it begins, but you decide how your story ends! @Nike #JustDoIt pic.twitter.com/3rPZfduxQZ
— ShellyAnnFraserPryce (@realshellyannfp) July 22, 2016

3. Katie Ledecky, US

The 19-year-old swimmer from the US won gold in the 800m at the London Olympics and is looking to get the same in the 200m, 400m and 800m in Rio.

The smile says it all. I love this sport and the many people I've met along the way. Excited to be heading to Rio with @usaswimming @teamusa! Thanks to everyone for the support and cheers this week and over the past few years. Ready to rep the best country in the world! Go USA! PC: @mike2swim

A photo posted by Katie Ledecky (@kledecky) on Jul 3, 2016 at 9:01am PDT

4. Oksana Chusovitina, Uzbekistan

40-year-old Oksana has already won gold at Barcelona back in 1992 and silver in Beijing in 2008 – and is to become the first female gymnast to compete at seven Games.

5. Vicky Holland, Great Britain

The two-time World Mixed Team Champion will be representing Great Britain in this year's triathlon. The 30-year-old didn't start competing in triathlons until her second year at Loughborough University after being a nationally ranked swimmer while at school.

Tuesday's are for track and #TeamNB - even if it's a bit rainy!@NewBalanceUK @NBRunning @newbalance #OlympicPrep pic.twitter.com/y9uD41zubI
— Vicky Holland (@VixHolland) July 26, 2016

6. Stephanie Meadow, Ireland

Stephanie, 24, hails from Northern Ireland but after moving to America with her parents she played for the University of Alabama, making her professional debut at the U.S. Women’s Open in 2014.

Nice little 69 today @ROAD2LPGA @FireKeepers championship. #teamireland #callaway #teamswingoil pic.twitter.com/TUDAaTUnhj
— Stephanie Meadow (@StephMeadow20) July 23, 2016