There’s no doubt that for centuries, women all over the world have had an amazing impact on sport. They not only have incredible skills on the field but most often inspire so many that wish to accomplish the same. No matter the discipline or their country of origin, female athletes are a force to be reckoned with, and it’s unbelievable to see just what many of them are able to achieve. Take a look at some of the 5 most successful female athletes of all time.
5 Most Successful Female Athletes of All-Time
Simone Biles
American gymnast Simone Biles has a total of 30 Olympic and World Championship medals, Biles is the most decorated American gymnast and the world’s third most decorated gymnast. At just 23 years old, this amazing gymnast easily dominates nearly every event she participates in which makes perfect sense as to why she is believed to be one of the best gymnasts of all-time as well as one of the most successful athletes from the last few decades.
Babe Didrikson Zaharias
Babe Didrikson Zaharias may not exactly be so well known to the younger generation so for those who don’t know, she is a multi-sport American athlete who two gold medals in track and field at the 1932 Olympics and won 10 LGPA major championships. She won a total of 82 gold tournaments. Zaharias also took part in basketball, baseball, softball, diving, roller-skating, and bowling. There was nothing that Zaharias couldn’t do, she was known for breaking many boundaries during her time as an athlete which is the reason she made it on to our list. Sadly, she passed away at the young age of 45, but will always be remembered bu die-hard sports fans!
Serena Williams
This amazing tennis star is highly considered as one of the best female tennis players of this generation. She is often seen as a remarkable, inspirational figure in not only tennis but in sport as a whole. Williams holds the most Grand Slam titles in singles, doubles, and mixed doubles and during 2019 she was the only female athlete to feature on the list of world’s highest-paid athletes. There’s no doubt this powerful, successful woman is one of the best that the sports world has ever seen.
Katie Ledecky
This outstanding American swimmer has broken many records so far and she’s just 23 years old. To date, Katie Ledecky has won five Olympic gold medals and 14 world championship gold medals, which is an impressive record for any female swimmer. At the moment she also holds the world record in women’s 400-meter, 800-meter, and 1,500-meter freestyle. She was only 15 years old when she made her international debut at the 2012 London Olympics at 15 years old and left many speechless with her amazing results. She has broken fourteen world records throughout her career, and many believe she is bound to break some more and conquer major success.
Megan Rapinoe
For those who aren’t exactly up to date with women’s American Football, meet Megan Rapinoe. She is the co-captain of the United States women’s national soccer team. In 2019, she also helped the US to its second consecutive FIFA Women’s World Cup championship scoring six goals for the Golden Boot and Golden Ball Awards, and in 2015 she was part of the team that won the Cup, as well as the 2012 Olympic team, which took home gold. Not only does she make noise on the field but also off the pitch. Rapinoe is an advocate for numerous LGBTQ organizations and often uses her platform to speak out against social injustice. She is also an advocate for women in sports and equality. It is amazing to see what amazing things Megan Rapinoe is doing!