Women in Sports

Known for her solo crossings of the Oceans, Roz Savage is a a British ocean rower, environmental advocate, and motivational speaker.

Read this story about former tennis champion and sports personality, Susan Barker CBE.

Jackie Joyner-Kersee is the women's world record holder of the heptathalon, and a philanthropist.

US forward Christen Press is living her dreams and inspiring a new generation of soccer players in the Women’s World Cup. But like many of the game’s greatest female players, she’s faced a circuitous road to success and a sustainable career in the sport she loves.

Vanessa Torres and other skateboarders promote their sport within a male-dominated culture.

Read about Maria Toorpakai Wazir, a squash player who had to overcome incredible challenges in order to achieve her dreams.

Bianca Valenti is a professional surfer and a co-founder of the Committee for Equity in Women's Surfing.

Sangeetha Sekar is an award-winning soccer player (footballer) who lives on the streets with her family in Chennai, India.

Susan Butcher was a champion Iditarod racer.

Aimee Mullins challenges the definitions of physical beauty and athletic ability.

As a child, Wilma Rudolph had polio. Through her perseverance, she became a world-record-holding Olympic athlete and won three Olympic gold medals in one year.

Dorothy Ferguson Key played in the All American Girls Professional Baseball League.

Aly Raisman is a two-time Olympian gymnast who has celebrated her Jewish heritage in her routines and overcame abuse from gymnast doctor Larry Nassar.

Bethany Hamilton is a motivational speaker, writer, and professional surfer who survived a shark attack that left her with one arm when she was 13 years old.

Cathy Freeman wins races and respect for the plight of native Australian people.

Derartu Tulu was the first African woman to win an Olympic gold medal.

Billie Jean King is an advocate for women in sports and champion tennis player.

Venus Williams is considered one of the all-time greatest tennis players.

The remarkable Effa Manley was a civil rights activist who broke down baseball's racial barriers as co-owner of the Newark Eagles in the Negro National League.

Soul Surfing: Laurel Eastman is a kiteboarder committed to finding ways in which sport and the environment can exist in harmony.

Julie Krone is an American jockey and the first female jockey to win a Triple Crown race.

Martina Navratilova is a former tennis player and coach who is an activist for animals, gay rights and underprivileged children.

DeeDee Jonrowe is a veteran dog sled musher in the Iditarod Race.

Clara Hughes is a Canadian gold medal winner in the summer and winter games.

Chamique Holdsclaw is one of the most celebrated players in women's basketball.

Betty Lennox works hard to be the best and helps others to acheive their best.

C. Vivian Stringer despite great challenges, pursued her passion for basketball and is known for turning women into champions.

Amy Hannus is a boxer who champions women's strengths.

Janet Guthrie was the first woman to race in the Indianapolis 500.

Marla Runyan overcame a visual impairment to become an Olympic runner.