The USA has a long history supporting women's sports teams. There are many examples of women athletes making waves in the sports world, from Biney to Schmitt to Edwards and Vollmer. However, despite all these women's sports team victories, there are some female athletes that deserve special recognition. Let's look at some more noteworthy ones. What do you think should become the next Olympic gold-medalist? What is your personal take on these female athletes
Biney
Maame Bijny, an American short track speedskater, won bronze in the Women’s Short Track event of the 2018 Winter Olympics. She was in PyeongChang for the 2018 Winter Olympics' short track competition. Biney's extraordinary performance has attracted worldwide attention. Here are some things to know about Biney. She is a champion and is determined to win the best competition in the world.
Schmitt
Allison Schmitt, one the most decorated female athletes in America, spoke out about her struggle with depression. After the 2012 Olympic Games, she was left off the national team and the world championships and struggled with depression. She even fell into a deep depression. She struggled to compete at the 2016 Olympic trials and even thought about driving off the road. She became an American Olympic swimming champion thanks to her determination to return to the pool.
Vollmer
Dana Whitney Vollmer has been a five time Olympic gold medalist. She was also the former world record holder in swimming. She set a world record in the event she won at the 2004 Summer Olympics. She also won the Olympic bronze, and the bronze medal at 2008 Summer Olympics. Formerly a college swimmer, she trained hard for years to be a world class competitor. Here are five reasons why Vollmer is so great:
Joyner-Kersee
Jacqueline Joyner-Kersee, USA, is a retired track and field athlete who won four Olympic medals, including three gold, two silver, and one bronze. She is a legend in the long jump, and the heptathlon. Her many achievements include the 1984 Olympic long-jump title. Joyner-Kersee won the silver medal for the long jump in 1996.
Evans
Aja L., a Bobsledder for Team USA, is an Olympic Medalist and is a brakeman in the bobsled. She was raised in Chicago, where she was an All-American shotputter and a track and field City Champion. Evans won a shot-put title at the University of Illinois and was an All American in track and field. Her Olympic performance came after she joined the bobsled team in 2012.
Voisin
Maggie Voisin, a U.S. Olympic female athlete, is this year's Maggie Voisin. After sustaining a leg fracture, she missed the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics. She was unable to compete in the 2018 Winter Olympics after she sustained a left ACL tear. The injury sidelined her for eight years, but Voisin is ready to compete.
Retton
Retton was a 2004 member of the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports. This organization was created by the U.S government to encourage Americans of all ages and increase their physical activity. This council is part of United States Department of Health and Human Services Office of Public Health and Science. Retton assisted in dropping the bill's sponsor, even though it was not made into law.