New Barbie dolls will honor Venus Williams and other athletes

May 22, 2024, 11:10 AM | Updated: 5:40 pm

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Watch out Barbie fans, there are new Barbies in town!

Mattel has announced a new project featuring Barbie dolls honoring tennis champion Venus Williams and eight other athletes. The new dolls will include gymnasts, soccer players, a boxer, a swimmer, a paratriathlete, and a track and field sprinter.

Williams expressed her excitement about the collaboration, highlighting the importance of breaking barriers and staying true to oneself. The project aims to showcase the positive impact of sports in promoting self-confidence, ambition, and empowerment among young girls, according to Mattel’s Krista Berger.

Click here to see the new Barbie Venus Williams doll – looks great!

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