Iconic Athletes in Women's Sports History

First Black woman to win a major tennis championship.

First American woman to win three gold medals in a single Olympics.

Led the U.S. Women's National Team to two World Cup wins.

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Most decorated American gymnast in Olympic history.

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Most decorated American woman in Olympic history with 14 medals.

Set world records in the 100m and 200m dashes that still stand today.

Won the 'Battle of the Sexes' in 1973, a pivotal moment for women's tennis.

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First woman to officially complete the Boston Marathon.

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One of the most successful tennis players in history with 167 singles titles.

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First woman to swim the English Channel, setting a record time.