If you're looking for some female inspiration, read this article about some of the most famous athletes in the world. Simone Biles is the most decorated woman athlete at the 2016 Olympics. Katie Ledecky is considered the best swimmer in the country. We'll also explore Danica Sue Patrick, one of the world's most beautiful surfers. Last but not least, Maya Moore will be discussed, who is the most decorated female athlete of the WNBA.
Simone Biles is a decorated female athlete at the 2016 Olympics
After winning the gold medal in gymnastics, Simone Biles hopes to add the Yurchenko double pike to her vault routine. This skill requires you to sprint down a runway, push off a table while upside-down, and then land on one foot. She is now on her way to the Yurchenko double Pike, which will be added into the vault lineup.
Katie Ledecky is a world-class female swimmer
Katie Ledecky should be your girl if you want to swim in the same vein as her. The 19 year old Bethesda native has done incredible things in the water. At the Olympics, she won two gold and two medals. Is that a sign she is disappointed? Despite having won silver and gold, she has not broken the world record.
Danica Sue Patrick is the most beautiful surfer on the planet
Danica Patrick, after becoming well-known, began participating in charitable activities. She is a member the Excel Sports Management and the IMG talent agency. Danica Patrick is an active health-conscious person who has partnered up with Williams Sonoma in order to raise awareness about chronic obstructive lung disease. She has participated in swimwear and model collaborations with Nike. Despite her wealth and fame, she still keeps her humble and works hard to improve her physical skills.
Maya Moore is WNBA's most decorated female athlete
In her first season with the Minnesota Lynx, Maya Moore led the team to a 10-0 record that matched their record from the previous season. Moore led the Lynx, for the second time in as many years to a WNBA Title and a sweep to the WNBA Finals. Moore, who averaged 19.3 points per match, was the Finals MVP. Moore was the league's Most Valuable Players, setting a new franchise record of 28-6.
Nadia Comaneci was a great athlete in athletics
Comaneci competed in athletics and was considered an outcast due to her lack of political ideologies. She was Romanian and was only 14 years old when she won the first perfect 10 in the 1976 Olympics in Montreal. Since that time, she has become an icon in the sport, and she has earned three gold medals in athletics. But Comaneci was not only an athletic legend, she was also a propaganda silver bullet for the Romanian regime.
Billie Jean King was an American tennis star
American tennis player Billie Jean King has won 39 major titles over her career. This includes 12 singles titles as well 16 women's doubles titles and 11 mixed doubles championships. King was a member of the United States women’s team that won seven Federation Cups and nine Wightman Cups. King is remembered for her first ever female grand slam champion. This record is still held.
Serena Williams doesn't make the list
Serena Williams would be at the top of the list of female athletes famous for her achievements. Although Serena Williams was not a winner of a grand-slam, she was on the 2000 list. Serena Williams was still developing as a player at that time. She has won over twenty Grand Slams in her career and is still one of the most beloved female athletes in the world.