These women basically run Houston

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Simone Biles U.S. Gymnast and 2016 Olympian The star athlete has trained hard to get where she is. Biles may not have been born in the Bayou City, but she trains at the World Champions Centre in Spring. Biles won the title of Women's Individual All-Around gymnast and the U.S. team is bringing home the gold for Women's Team All-Around. less Sports:

Simone Biles U.S. Gymnast and 2016 Olympian The star athlete has trained hard to get where she is. Biles may not have been born in the Bayou City, but she trains at the World Champions Centre in ... more Photo: Jeff Roberson, STF Photo: Jeff Roberson, STF Image 1 of / 53 Caption Close These women basically run Houston 1 / 53 Back to Gallery

Women are making huge strides in today's society, and Houston has no shortage of that.

There are hundreds of women who have worked hard at getting to where they are today, whether in the medical fields, education, business, entertainment or sports.

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While we can't hope to name them all, having strong women — like the ones listed above — in leadership roles has helped mold our city into what it is now.

Take a look through the gallery above to see just a few of the women who run Houston.