There’s no question that female athletes are strong. From climbing the highest mountains on earth to swimming in brutal ocean conditions to running 26.2 miles at blistering speeds, women have proven time and again that they’re capable of achieving seemingly impossible physical feats.But female athletes aren’t just strong; they’re powerful.
They smash barriers. They fight, tooth and nail, for equality. They transcend sports to become .The following women are notable for their contributions to sports, and in many cases, their outsize impact on the broader culture, too.
Our hope is that in reading this (admittedly subjective) list, you’ll learn about some of the fiercest female trailblazers in history who have paved and continue to pave the.