U.S. women's athletes were at their best on the world stage Sunday.

Milan: Kimberly Hill led the United States to its first major women's volleyball title, scoring 20 points in a 3-1 victory over China in the world championships. "We came here to make history and we made it," U.S. coach Karch Kiraly said. Former Gopher and Burnsville native Tori Dixon was a member of the team.

Nanning, China: Simone Biles capped her dominance at the gymnastics world championships, winning gold medals on the balance beam and the floor exercise on the final day of competition. Her six career gold medals at the world championships are the most by a U.S. woman, surpassing the five by Shannon Miller.