Whether battling for the vote or smashing through glass ceilings, Greater Manchester's women have achieved some remarkable things.
To mark International Women's Day 2020, we've put together a list of the most inspirational ladies - from everyday heroes to figures from history - to have lived and worked in the region. Dame Sarah Storey Originally from Salford, Stockport-based athlete Dame Sarah Storey is Great Britain's most successful female Paralympian of all time.
She made her name as a swimmer, winning five Paralympic gold medals and six world championship titles. She switched to cycling in 2005 and continued to succeed in both road and track racing, going on to win 14 gold medals in total - more than any other woman before her.
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