This is the place to go if you are looking for a role model. We've covered Michelle Kwan, Ronda Rousey, and Serena Williams, but there's much more to famous female athletes. Find out more about these four remarkable women by reading the following. Learn about their journeys and the struggles they faced. Furthermore, you will discover the importance and benefits of teamwork.
Serena Williams
Serena Jameka Williams - a well-known American professional tennis athlete. For 319 weeks, she held the number one spot in singles tennis. She also held that position for 186 consecutive weeks. Five of those years saw her finish at the top of the year-end rankings. 1. This record is unprecedented. Williams has won both the Olympic gold medal as well as the World Paralympic Silver medal. Williams is an outstanding role model and has many achievements.
Ronda Rousey
Ronda Rousey, an American mixed martial artist, is the UFC women's bantamweight champ. She was also the first woman to join UFC. In 2012, she won the inaugural Bantamweight Championship. In her early career, she competed in judo where she was awarded an Olympic bronze award. Rousey was awarded the ESPY award 2015 as "Best Female Olympic Athlete of All Time" Her endorsements include fighting for Reebok, Buffalo Jeans and Pantene hair-care products.
Brandi Chastain
Brandi Chastain is an iconic name in women's football. She scored the game-winning penalty shootout goal for the USA against China in the 1999 FIFA Women's World Cup final. The world of women’s soccer was forever changed by her famous goal. This famous athlete spoke to 2aDays about her mental health, the recruiting process, and life in general.
Michelle Kwan
In 1996, the United States Figure Skating Team was formed. Kwan qualified for the team but was forced to withdraw due to injury. She was then qualified to compete in the 2006 Olympics. Kwan was able to return to school in 2007 to complete a master's program at Tufts University. Kwan is a champion for the environment and sports.
Ann Meyers Drysdale
Ann Meyers Drysdale, a former basketball player, is one of the most famous women in sports history. She was born in San Diego at 5'9", and was a pioneer in the sport. Although she retired from playing in 1993, she is still making a mark on basketball 35 years later. Today, she is a vice president of the WNBA's Phoenix Mercury and a color analyst for the NBA's Phoenix Suns.
Janet Evans
Janet Evans was the first American woman in four Olympic gold medals. In the 1980s and 1990s, she was considered the best female distance freestyle swimmer and won three gold medals at the Seoul Olympic Games. She broke the 16-minute barrier in 1988's 1,500-meter freestyle. Her time would have earned them a medal in the 1968 Olympics men's race. She was a top amateur runner and won the Sullivan Award in 1989.