Every four years, people worldwide tune in to watch the summer Olympics and marvel over their favorite athletes. These world-class athletes can be any sport and in any country and even represent a variety of genders. Their skill and determination are something we all aspire to achieve after seeing them on television.
Obviously, female athletes competing in the Olympics are in great physical shape. However, not all of them are attractive, despite the fact that most of them compete at a very high level. However, many of them could easily be Hollywood actors or models!
1. Allyson Felix
Allyson Felix | Information |
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Full Name | Allyson Michelle Felix |
Date of Birth | November 18, 1985 |
Birthplace | Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
Sport | Track and Field |
Specialization | 200 meters and 400 meters |
Height | 5 ft 6 in (168 cm) |
College | University of Southern California |
Olympic Medals | 7 Gold, 3 Silver, 1 Bronze |
World Championships | 14 Gold, 3 Silver, 3 Bronze |
Notable Performances | 200 meters personal best: 21.69 seconds |
Philanthropy | Advocate for maternity protections for female athletes |
Recognition | Time magazine’s 100 Most Influential People of 2020 and 2021 |
Family | Brother: Wes Felix, also a sprinter |
Faith | Credits her running ability as a gift from God |
High School | Los Angeles Baptist High School |
Coach | Jonathan Patton (High School) |
Allyson Michelle Felix was born in Los Angeles, California, on November 18, 1985. She competed in the 200 meters between 2003 and 2013, then slowly switched to the 400 meters later in her career. In the 2012 Olympic, Felix won the 200 meters gold medal. Moreover, she is also a three-time world champion from 2005 to 2009, a 2011 world bronze medalist and the two-time Olympic silver medalist (2004 and 2008).
2. Georganne Moline
Georganne Moline | Information |
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Full Name | Georganne Rochelle Moline |
Nationality | American |
Date of Birth | March 6, 1990 |
Birthplace | Missoula, Montana, U.S. |
Sport | Track and Field |
Event(s) | 400m Hurdles, 400m |
Coached by | Fred Harvey |
Personal Best | 400m Hurdles: 53.14 |
Olympic Career | Competed in the 2012 Summer Olympics |
High School Achievements | 4A-1 State Champion in the 100m Hurdles and 300m Hurdles |
College Achievements | Anchored the 4×400 relay, setting school records |
Georganne Rochelle Moline was born on March 6, 1990, in Missoula, Montana. She is a hurdler who competes in the 400 meters hurdles and 400 meters in 2012, Moline got a spot in the Summer Olympics in the 400 meter hurdles.
At the trials of the U.S. team for the 2012 Olympic, she placed second in 400m hurdles with a time of 54.33 to secure a spot in the Olympic team. Moline made the Olympic team when she was 22, after completing her junior year of college.
3. Stephanie Gilmore
Stephanie Gilmore | Information |
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Full Name | Stephanie Louise Gilmore |
Nickname | Steph |
Birthdate | January 29, 1988 |
Birthplace | Murwillumbah, New South Wales, Australia |
Residence | Kingscliff, New South Wales, Australia |
Nationality | Australian |
Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
Weight | 147 lb (67 kg) |
Surfing Stance | Natural (regular) foot |
Surfboard Shaper | Darren Handley |
World Championships | 8x World Champion |
Major Wins | WSL Championship Tour event wins: 34 |
Sponsors | Roxy, Nikon Australia, Breitling watches, Audi |
Achievements | Surfers’ Hall of Fame inductee |
Other | Starred in the documentary “Stephanie in the Water” (2014) |
Stephanie Louise Gilmore was born in New South Wales, Australia, on January 29, 1988. Her life as a surfer started at age 9 when she stood on a bodyboard. Gilmore’s success on the World Qualifying Series tour qualified her for the Women’s ASP World Tour in 2007. She won 4 of the 8 events and got the 2007 World Title. She repeated her success in 2008, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2014 and 2018.
Stephanie Gilmore, a six-time World Surf League Women’s Champion, has made a name for herself in the surfing world. She is one of the hottest surfer girls featured in Hood MWR’s 30 Attractive Surfer Girls article, which showcases the beauty, skill, and athleticism of female surfers.
4. Janja Garnbret
Janja Garnbret | Information |
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Full Name | Janja Garnbret |
Nationality | Slovenian |
Born | March 12, 1999 (age 24) |
Occupation | Professional rock climber |
Height | 1.64 m (5 ft 5 in) |
Climbing Career | Competition climbing, sport climbing, bouldering |
Highest Grade | Redpoint: 9a (5.14d), On-sight: 8c (5.14b), Bouldering: V14 (8B+) |
Known for | First-ever female Olympic gold medalist in climbing |
Competition Achievements | Winner of 6 IFSC World Championships |
Olympic Achievements | Gold medalist in the women’s combined event at the 2020 Summer Olympics |
Other Notable Achievements | Onsighted Fish Eye (8c/5.14b) in Oliana, Spain, becoming the first woman to achieve an onsight of an 8c route |
Overall Achievements | 40 World Cup event wins and 60 podium finishes |
In 2021, Janja Garnbret became the first ever female to win an Olympic gold medal in sport climbing, and is widely considered as one of the greatest competitive climbers of all time. She is also the first ever female climber in the world to onsight an 8c (5.14b) graded sport climbing route. At the end of 2022, Garnbret had won the most IFSC gold medals of any competitive climber in history.
5. Danusia Francis
Danusia Francis | Information |
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Full Name | Danusia May Francis-Reid |
Nickname(s) | Nush |
Country represented | Jamaica |
Former countries represented | Great Britain |
Birthdate | 13 May 1994 (age 29) |
Birthplace | Kenilworth, Warwickshire, United Kingdom |
Spouse | Elliott Reid (m. 2022) |
Height | 1.62 m (5 ft 4 in) |
Discipline | Women’s artistic gymnastics |
Level | Senior International Elite |
Club | Heathrow Gymnastics Club |
College team | UCLA Bruins (2013–2016) |
Head coach(es) | Vincent Walduck |
Former coach(es) | Valorie Kondos Field |
Choreographer | Natalia Ilienko-Jarois |
Music | Burlesque (2011–2012), Tango D’Amor (2012–present) |
Retirement Date | 29 May 2022 |
Danusia Francis |
Danusia May Francis was born on May 13, 1994. In February 2011, she participated in the English Championships in Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom. She got third place in the all around competition with a score of 52.650.
In April, Francis competed at the 2011 European Artistic Gymnastics Championships in Berlin, Germany. In qualifications, she placed twelfth all around with a score of 54.400 which meant that she would move on to the final.
6. Leticia Bufoni
Leticia Bufoni | Information |
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Full Name | Letícia Bufoni e Silva |
Birthdate | April 13, 1993 |
Birthplace | São Paulo, Brazil |
Nationality | Brazilian-American |
Occupation | Professional Street Skateboarder |
Height | 5 ft 3 in (1.60 m) |
Weight | 97 lb (44 kg) |
X Games Medals | Six-time gold medalist |
Skateboarding Records | Tied record for most gold medals in Women’s SKB Street |
Education | Attended Hollywood High School |
Notable Achievements | Winner of the first Street League Skateboarding Women’s SLS Super Crown World Championship |
Nike SB Sponsorship | First female skater to sign for Nike SB |
World Records | Set a world record for highest skateboard grind outside the back of a flying aircraft |
Citizenship | Became a citizen of the United States |
Representation | Official athlete representative for World Skate |
Recognitions | Nickelodeon 2016 Kids’ Choice Sports – Queen Of Swag |
Video Game Appearances | Playable character in Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 5 |
Letícia Bufoni e Silva was born on April 13, 1993 . In 2007, she had her first X Games competition at the age of fourteen in Los Angeles.
Bufoni is a five-time X Games gold medalist. With the win at XG Shanghai 2019, she tied Elissa Steamer’s decade-old record for most gold medals in Women’s SKB Street. In total, she earned six straight medals in X Games Women’s SKB Street from 2010 to 2014 and the title at Shanghai 2019.
7. Simone Biles
Simone Biles | Information |
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Full Name | Simone Arianne Biles Owens |
Birthdate | March 14, 1997 |
Birthplace | Columbus, Ohio, U.S. |
Nationality | American |
Occupation | Artistic Gymnast |
Olympic Medals | 7 Olympic medals (4 gold, 1 silver, 2 bronze) |
World Championships Medals | 25 World Championship medals (19 gold, 3 silver, 3 bronze) |
Considered | Considered the greatest gymnast of all time |
Notable Titles | 5-time World all-around champion |
Gymnastics Club | World Champions Centre |
Head Coach(es) | Laurent Landi, Cecile Canqueteau-Landi |
Former Coach(es) | Aimee Boorman |
Education | Graduated as a homeschooler in mid-2015 |
Religion | Catholic |
Family | Adopted by Ron and Nellie Cayetano Biles |
Citizenship | Holds Belizean citizenship through her adoptive mother |
Gymnastics Debut | July 1, 2011, at the 2011 American Classic |
Notable Achievements | 19 gold medals at the World Championships |
Personal Struggles | Overcame “the twisties” during the 2020 Tokyo Olympics |
Simone Arianne Biles was born on March 14, 1997. With seven Olympic medals, she tied with legend Shannon Miller for the most Olympic medals achieved by an American gymnast. Being a 25-time World Championship medalist, she is the most decorated gymnast, and is regarded by many people to be the greatest gymnast of all time. Biles was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2022 by the president of the U.S., Joe Biden.
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8. Marta Fiedina
Marta Fiedina | Information |
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Full Name | Marta Vadymivna Fiedina |
Nationality | Ukrainian |
Date of Birth | February 1, 2002 |
Sport | Synchronized Swimming |
Marta Vadymivna Fiedina was born on February 1, 2002. She is the winner of the 2018 European Aquatics Championships.
At the 2020 Summer Olympics, Fiedina and her duet partner Anastasiya Savchuk won the first-ever Olympic medal for Ukraine in artistic swimming, scoring a total of 189.4620 in the combined technical and free routines on 4 August.
9. Paige Spiranac
Paige Spiranac | Information |
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Full Name | Paige Renee Spiranac |
Date of Birth | March 26, 1993 |
Birthplace | Wheat Ridge, Colorado, U.S. |
Nationality | American |
College | University of Arizona, San Diego State University |
Height | 5 ft 7 in (170 cm) |
Turned Professional | December 2015 |
Former Tour | Cactus Tour |
Professional Wins | 1 |
Notable Achievements | – All-Mountain West Conference honors (2012-13, 2013-14) |
Brand Ambassador | Parsons Xtreme Golf (PXG) and 18Birdies |
Podcast Host | Playing-A-Round with Paige Renee |
Advocate For | Anti-cyberbullying and body positivity |
Paige Renee Spiranac was born in Wheat Ridge, Colorado, on March 26, 1993. In May 2016. She debuted on the Cactus Tour at the Las Colinas club in Queen Creek, Arizona. In her third appearance, a sudden-death win at Scottsdale’s Orange Tree Country Club over Hannah O’Sullivan, who was then the top-ranked amateur in the world, earned Spiranac her first tour win.
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10. Sydney Leroux
Sydney Leroux | Information |
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Full Name | Sydney Rae Leroux |
Date of Birth | May 7, 1990 |
Place of Birth | Surrey, British Columbia, Canada |
Height | 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) |
Position(s) | Forward |
Current Team | Angel City FC |
Youth Career | Coquitlam City Wild (2002-2004), Sereno FC (2004-2008) |
College Career | UCLA Bruins women’s soccer (2008-2011) |
Professional Career | Vancouver Whitecaps (2005), Boston Breakers (2013), Seattle Reign FC (2014), FC Kansas City (2016-2017), Orlando Pride (2018-2022), Angel City FC (2022-) |
International Career | Canada U19 (2004), United States U20 (2008-2010), United States (2011-2017) |
Olympic Games | Gold Medalist – 2012 London Olympics |
FIFA Women’s World Cup | Winner – 2015 Canada |
Notable Accomplishments | 75+ caps with the United States women’s national team, Top scorer in the UCLA Bruins women’s soccer team |
Sydney Rae Leroux was trained through the Canadian system and played as a Canadian player at multiple youth levels, until she decided to play for the U.S. women’s national under-20 soccer team from 2008 and later started playing for the United States senior national team in 2012. She has earned more than 75 caps with the senior national team and was a member of the Americans’ champion squads at the 2012 London Olympics and 2015 Women’s World Cup.
11. Ivona Dadic
Ivona Dadic | Information |
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Full Name | Ivona Dadic |
Nationality | Austrian |
Date of Birth | December 29, 1993 |
Birthplace | Wels, Austria |
Ethnicity | Bosnian descent |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Sport | Athletics |
Event(s) | Heptathlon |
Olympic Appearances | 2012 Summer Olympics, 2020 Summer Olympics |
Olympic Performance | 2012: 25th place overall, 2020: 8th place overall |
Notable Achievements | Bronze medal at 2015 European U23 Championships |
Personal Bests | Long Jump, Javelin, 800 meter |
Notable Fact | Cross tattoo with her brother’s name on left hand |
Ivona Dadic was born in Wels, Austria, on December 29, 1993. At 9 years old, she won her first competition. In 2008, her brother Ivan died in a car accident so she made a tattooed cross on her left hand with her brother’s name. In 2015, she was a bronze medalist at the European U23 Championships with 6033 points. A year later, Dadic won a bronze medal at the 2016 Amsterdam with 6408 points.
12. Ivona Dadic
Ivona Dadic | Information |
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Full Name | Ivona Dadic |
Nationality | Austrian |
Date of Birth | 29 December 1993 |
Place of Birth | Wels, Austria |
Ethnicity | Bosnian descent |
Olympic Participation | Competed at the 2012 Summer Olympics in Women’s Heptathlon |
Family Background | Parents: Nine and Danica Dadic |
Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
Early Achievements | Won first competition at the age of nine |
Notable Performances | Achieved three personal bests at the 2012 Olympic Games |
Tattoo | Cross tattoo on left hand in memory of her brother Ivan |
Ana Marcela Jesus Soares da Cunha was born on March 23, 1992. She is considered as one of the greatest open water swimmers in history, being 14-time medalist in FINA World Aquatics Championships (including 7 gold medals as of 2022). Cunha has also been nominated FINA’s Female World Open Water Swimmer Of The Year six times (in 2010, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, and 2019).
13. Lieke Klaver
Lieke Klaver | Information |
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Full Name | Lieke Klaver |
Born | 20 August 1998 (age 24) |
Birthplace | Velsen-Zuid, Netherlands |
Height | 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in) |
Sport | Athletics |
Country | Netherlands |
Event(s) | 200 metres, 400 metres |
Personal Best(s) | 200 m: 22.66 (2020) 400 m: 50.18 (2022) Indoors 400 m: 50.34 (2023) |
World Championships | Finished fourth in the 400 metres at the World Athletics Championships in 2022 |
European Indoor Championships | Silver medalist in the 400 metres at the 2023 European Indoor Championships |
Dutch Championships | Four-time national champion |
Olympics | Represented the Netherlands at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics in the women’s 400 m and both the women’s and mixed 4 × 400 m relays |
International Debut | Made international debut at the 2014 World Under-20 Championships |
Early Success | Reached the final of the 200 metres at the European U20 Championships in 2015 |
Transition to 400m | Transitioned to competing in the 400 metres in 2018 while maintaining focus on the 200 metres |
Diamond League Victory | Won her first Diamond League race in the 400 m at the Golden Gala in Rome in 2020 |
World Championships | Finished fourth in the 400 metres at the World Championships in 2022 |
European Indoor Championships | Set a new indoor personal best of 50.34 s and won silver in the 400 metres in 2023 |
Lieke Klaver was born on August 20, 1998. She won multiple medals as a member of the Dutch 4 × 400 meters relays. Klaver represented the Netherlands at the 2020 Olympics Tokyo.
She represented the Netherlands at the 2019 World Athletics Championships, participating in the women’s 4 × 400 meters relay, and the 2020 Summer Olympics, participating in the women’s 400 meters and both women’s and mixed 4 × 400 meters relay.
14. Eugenie Bouchard
Eugenie Bouchard | Information |
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Full Name | Eugenie “Genie” Bouchard |
Birthdate | February 25, 1994 |
Birthplace | Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
Nationality | Canadian |
Residence | Miami Beach, Florida, Nassau, Bahamas |
Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) |
Turned Pro | 2009 |
Plays | Right-handed (two-handed backhand) |
Coach | Tim Blenkiron |
Prize Money | $6,812,690 |
Singles Career Record | 292 wins, 219 losses (57.1% win percentage) |
Singles Career Titles | 1 |
Highest Ranking | No. 5 (October 2014) |
Current Ranking | No. 218 (as of June 2023) |
Australian Open | Semifinals (2014) |
French Open | Semifinals (2014) |
Wimbledon | Runner-up (2014) |
US Open | 4th Round (2014, 2015) |
Doubles Career Record | 64 wins, 71 losses (47.4% win percentage) |
Doubles Career Titles | 1 |
Highest Ranking | No. 103 (August 2013) |
Current Ranking | No. 461 (as of May 2023) |
Fed Cup Record | 13 wins, 4 losses (76.5% win percentage) |
Hopman Cup Record | Round Robin (2014, 2015, 2018) |
Eugenie Bouchard was born on February 25, 1994, in Montreal, Québec. At the 2014 Wimbledon Championships, she became the first ever Canadian-born player representing Canada to reach the final match of a Grand Slam tournament in singles, finishing runner-up to Petra Kvitová. Bouchard reached the semifinals of the 2014 French Open and 2014 Australian Open. At the end of the 2013 WTA Tour, she was awarded WTA Newcomer of the Year.
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15. Shelina Zadorsky
Shelina Zadorsky | Information |
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Full Name | Shelina Laura Zadorsky |
Date of Birth | October 24, 1992 |
Place of Birth | London, Ontario, Canada |
Height | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) |
Position(s) | Centre-back |
Current Team | Tottenham Hotspur |
Youth Career | Kitchener SC |
College Career | Michigan Wolverines |
Senior Career | Toronto Lady Lynx |
International Career | Canada U-17 |
Medal Record | CONCACAF W Championship Runner-up: 2018 United States |
Additional Information | Canadian professional soccer player |
Shelina Laura Zadorsky was born on October 24, 1992, in London, Ontario, Canada. She plays as a center-back for FA Women’s Super League club Tottenham Hotspur and the Canada national team. She previously played for Perth Glory, an Australian W-League club and Vittsjö GIK, a Swedish top-division club.
At the 2016 Rio Olympics, Zadorsky won a bronze medal with Canada and she won a gold medal with Canada at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
16. Snezana Rodic
Snezana Rodic | Information |
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Full Name | Snezana Rodic |
Birthdate | August 19, 1982 |
Nationality | Slovenian |
Sport | Athletics |
Event | Triple Jump |
Spouse | Aleksandar Rodic |
Other Names | Snezana Vukmirović, Snezana Rodič, Snezana Rodić |
Achievements | Olympic gold medalist |
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Snezana Rodic who was born on August 19, 1982, is a Slovenian triple jumper. She won a silver medal at the 2003 World Championships, gold medals at European Indoor Championships in 2004, 2005, and 2006, silver medals at 2007 European Indoor Championships and 2009 European Championships, and a bronze medal at the 2009 World Championships. She qualified for the 2004 and 2008 Olympic Games, but she was unfortunately forced to withdraw from both competitions due to injury.
17. Alex Morgan
Alex Morgan | Information |
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Full Name | Alexandra Morgan Carrasco |
Birthdate | July 2, 1989 |
Birthplace | San Dimas, California, U.S. |
Position | Striker |
Current Team | San Diego Wave FC |
National Team | United States Women’s National Soccer Team |
Club Teams | California Golden Bears, Western New York Flash, |
Olympic Games | 2012, 2020 |
FIFA Women’s World Cup | Winner in 2015, Winner in 2019, Runner-up in 2011 |
CONCACAF W Championship | Winner in 2014, Winner in 2018, Winner in 2022 |
FIFA U-20 Women’s WC | Winner in 2008 |
Notable Contributions | Scored the match-winning goal in the 2012 London Olympics |
Accolades | U.S. Soccer Female Athlete of the Year, FIFA World Player |
Notable Endeavors | Best-selling author of “The Kicks” book series |
Family | Parents: Pamela and Michael Morgan |
Education | University of California, Berkeley (Political Economy) |
Alexandra Patricia Carrasco is an American professional soccer player. She finished 2012 with 28 goals, 21 assists, joining Mia Hamm club as the only American woman player to score 20 goals and provide 20 assists in the same calendar year. She was subsequently named U.S. Soccer Female Athlete of the Year and a FIFA World Player of the Year finalist. Morgan helped the U.S. win their titles at the 2015 and 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cups, in which she was included in the Dream Team for both tournaments, while winning the Silver Boot in 2019.
18. Yuliya Efimova
Yuliya Efimova | Information |
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Full Name | Yuliya Andreyevna Yefimova |
Nationality | Russian |
Date of Birth | April 3, 1992 (age 31) |
Birthplace | Grozny, Chechen Republic |
Residence | California, United States |
Sport | Swimming |
Strokes | Breaststroke, Individual Medley |
Club | Volgodonsk Swim Club |
Coach | Dave Salo |
Olympic Games | Bronze – 200 m breaststroke (2012) |
Olympic Games | Silver – 100 m breaststroke (2016) |
Olympic Games | Silver – 200 m breaststroke (2016) |
World Championships (LC) | Gold – 50 m breaststroke (2009) |
World Championships (LC) | Gold – 50 m breaststroke (2013) |
World Championships (LC) | Gold – 200 m breaststroke (2013) |
World Championships (LC) | Gold – 100 m breaststroke (2015) |
World Championships (LC) | Gold – 200 m breaststroke (2017) |
World Championships (LC) | Gold – 200 m breaststroke (2019) |
European Championships (LC) | Gold – 50 m breaststroke (2010) |
European Championships (LC) | Gold – 100 m breaststroke (2010) |
European Championships (LC) | Gold – 50 m breaststroke (2018) |
European Championships (LC) | Gold – 100 m breaststroke (2018) |
European Championships (LC) | Gold – 200 m breaststroke (2018) |
Russian Records | 200 m IM, 50 m breaststroke, 100 m breaststroke, 200 m breaststroke (both SC and LC) |
World Records | Gold – 50 m breaststroke (2009) |
World Championships (SC) | Gold – 200 m breaststroke (2008) |
Swimming World Cups | 109 medals, including 48 gold medals |
Yuliya Andreyevna Yefimova was born on April 3, 1992. After making her Olympic first appearance in 2008, she went on to get the bronze medal in the 200 meter breaststroke in 2012, and silver medals in the 100 and 200 meter breaststroke in 2016. She is a six-time World Champion, including the 50 meter breaststroke in 2009 and 2013, the 100 meter breaststroke in 2015, and the 200 meter breaststroke in 2013, 2017, and 2019. In 2019, Yefimova became the first female athlete to win the 200 meter breaststroke at a FINA World Aquatics Championships 3 times.
19. Skylar Diggins
Skylar Diggins | Information |
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Full Name | Skylar Kierra Diggins-Smith |
Date of Birth | August 2, 1990 |
Birthplace | South Bend, Indiana, U.S. |
Team | Phoenix Mercury |
League | WNBA |
Draft Position | 2013 WNBA Draft: 3rd overall pick (Tulsa Shock) |
College | University of Notre Dame |
College Achievements | – Led Notre Dame to three consecutive Final Fours |
WNBA Accomplishments | – 6-time WNBA All-Star |
National Honors | – National Gatorade Player of the Year |
Skylar Diggins-Smith was born on August 2, 1990. In 2013, she was drafted third overall by the Tulsa Shock. In high school, Diggins achieved many titles including the Gatorade Female Athlete of the Year and the National Gatorade Player of the Year. She played point guard for Notre Dame, where she led her team to 3 consecutive Final Fours and 2 consecutive NCAA championship participations. She finished her Notre Dame career leading in points and steals, second in assists, and as a two-time winner of the Nancy Lieberman Award as the top PG in the nation.
20. Ivet Lalova
Ivet Lalova | Information |
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Full Name | Ivet Miroslavova Lalova-Collio |
Nationality | Bulgarian |
Date of Birth | May 18, 1984 |
Place of Birth | Sofia, Bulgaria |
Sport | Athletics |
Events | 100 metres, 200 metres |
Olympic Participations | 2004 Athens, 2008 Beijing, 2012 London, 2016 Rio de Janeiro, 2020 Tokyo |
Coaches | K. Milanow (1996-2011), Roberto Bonomi (2011-present) |
Personal Bests | 100m: 10.77 seconds |
Major Championships | – European Championships: 1 gold, 2 silver |
Ivet Miroslavova Lalova was born on May 18, 1984. She is the 13th-fastest female athlete in the history of the 100 meters. She finished fourth in the 100 meters and fifth in the 200 meters at the 2004 Summer Olympics. Her career was interrupted for 2 years from June 2005 to May 2007 due to a leg injury after a collision with another athlete. In June 2012 she won a gold medal at the 2012 European Athletics Championships in the Women’s 100 meters.
21. Fatima Diame
Fatima Diame | Information |
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Full Name | Fátima Diame Diame |
Date of Birth | September 22, 1996 (age 26) |
Birthplace | Valencia, Spain |
Nationality | Spanish |
Sport | Athletics |
Event(s) | Long jump, Triple jump |
Height | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) |
Weight | 52 kg (115 lb) |
Career Highlights | – Became the Spanish national indoor champion in long jump and 60 meters at the age of 17 |
Sponsor | Adidas |
Fátima Diame Diame was born on September 22, 1996. In 2013, she made her professional first appearance at the World Youth Championships in Donetsk. She won a bronze medal in Long jump in 2015 at the European Junior Championships which took place in Eskilstuna, Sweden.
In 2018, she followed up her success in Sweden by winning a gold medal at the Mediterranean Athletics U23 Championships jumping at a record 13.82m in Jesolo, Italy.
22. Yuliya Levchenko
Yuliya Levchenko | Information |
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Full Name | Yuliya Andriyivna Levchenko |
Ukrainian Name | Yuliia Andriivna Levchenko |
Birthdate | November 28, 1997 |
Nationality | Ukrainian |
Sport | Athletics |
Event(s) | High jump |
Silver Medal – World Championships 2017 | Athletics |
Bronze Medal – European Indoor Championships 2017 | Athletics |
Silver Medal – European Indoor Championships 2019 | Athletics |
Gold Medal – European Under-23 Championships 2017 | Athletics |
Gold Medal – Youth Olympic Games 2014 | Athletics |
Bronze Medal – World U20 Championships 2016 | Athletics |
Ukrainian National Titles | 5 times |
Olympic Participation | 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics – High jump |
Rank in 2017 Season | 2nd |
Performance – 2020 Tokyo Olympics | 8th place |
Personal Best (Outdoors) | 2.02 m – Minsk 2019 |
Personal Best (Indoors) | 2.00 m – Eaubonne 2019 |
Yuliya Levchenko who was born on November 28, 1997, is a Ukrainian high jumper. She participated in the 2016 Olympic Games and could not reach the final. She won a gold medal at the European U23 Championships and a silver medal at the World Championships in 2017. Levchenko was ranked 2nd in the world for the 2017 season because of success in the year. Also in 2017, she was awarded the European Athletics Rising Star of the Year.
23. Sally Fitzgibbons
Sally Fitzgibbons | Information |
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Full Name | Sally Fitzgibbons |
Birthdate | 19 December 1990 (age 32) |
Birthplace | Gerroa, New South Wales |
Residence | Gerroa, New South Wales |
Height | 170 cm (5 ft 7 in) |
Weight | 62 kg (137 lb) |
Best Year | 2010, 2011, 2012 – World Title Runner-up |
Career Earnings | $1,017,750.00 |
Major Achievements | ASP World Junior Champion 2007, ISA World Jr Champion 2008, ISA World Women’s Champion 2008, 1st WSL RipCurl Pro Bells Beach, 1st WSL Subaru Pro New Zealand, 1st Nike US Open of Surf, 1st Roxy Pro France, 1st WSL Fiji Pro, 1st WSL Billabong Rio Pro Brazil, ISA World Women’s Champion, World Runner-up 2010, 2011, 2012 WSL World Tour, ranked #1 in the world 6 times |
Stance | Regular (natural foot) |
Sally Jayne Fitzgibbons was born on December 19, 1990. At age 14, she won the ASP Pro Junior open, an event open to any female surfer aged 21 and younger. She began surfing at a young age, winning the Icon All-Girls Open Event Lennox Head when she was 16. She represented her State and Australia on many occasions in many sports, including athletics, winning gold medal at the 2007 Australian Youth Olympic Festival 800m and 1500m, soccer, surfing, touch football and cross-country running while stuyding in Kiama High School.
24. Michelle Jenneke
Michelle Jenneke | Information |
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Full Name | Michelle Jenneke |
Nickname | Shelly |
Nationality | Australian |
Born | June 23, 1993 (age 30) |
Birthplace | Kenthurst, New South Wales, Australia |
Height | 172 cm (5 ft 8 in) |
Sport | Athletics |
Country | Australia |
Event(s) | 100 metres hurdles, Sprint medley relay |
Club | Sydney University Athletics Club |
Team | Athletics Australia |
World Finals | 2012 World Junior Championships: 100 m hurdles – 5th place |
National Finals | 2016 Australian Championships: 100 m hurdles – 1st place |
Olympic Finals | 2010 Summer Youth Olympics: 100 m hurdles – Silver |
Personal Best(s) | 100 m hurdles – 12.66 (Eugene, Oregon 2022) |
Silver Medal | 2010 Summer Youth Olympics: 100 m hurdles |
Gold Medal | 2016 Australian Athletics Championships: 100 m hurdles |
Viral Sensation | Pre-race warm-up dance at 2012 World Junior Championships |
Media Feature | Featured in the 2013 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue |
Education | Studied Mechatronics at Sydney University |
Hobbies | Australian rules football, soccer, quad biking, climbing trees, handball |
Coach | Trained with coach Mick Zisti at Cherrybrook Athletics Club |
Michelle Jenneke was born on June 23, 1993. In August 2017, she participated in her second World Championships and advanced to the semi-finals, finishing in 7th with a time of 13.250. She would have required a near personal best to reach the final as the second qualifying time in her semi was 12.85. In the BBC’s montage of events on the games’ final evening Jenneke and her warm up jig was featured.
25. Antonija Sandric
Antonija Sandric | Information |
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Full Name | Antonija Sandric |
Birthdate | May 19, 1988 |
Nationality | Croatian |
Position | Point Guard, Shooting Guard |
League | Basket Liga Kobiet |
Team | CCC Polkowice |
Career Highlights | Represented Croatia in international tournaments: |
Professional Career | Played for various teams: |
Accomplishments | – Bronze medalist at the 2009 Mediterranean Games |
Personal Life | Married to Marko Sandric, a Croatian basketball player |
Education | Studied tourism management |
Antonija Misura was born on May 19, 1988. She is a basketball player for the CCC Polkowice club of the Basket Liga Kobiet and also the Croatia national team.
Sandrić has represented her country as a mber of the national team in the 2009 Mediterranean Games, 2012 Olympics and EuroBasket Women 2011 and 2013. Misura plays as a point guard and shooting guard, and is famous for her quick, aggressive style of play.
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26. Yelena Isinbayeva
Yelena Isinbayeva | Information |
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Full Name | Yelena Gadzhievna Isinbayeva |
Nationality | Russian |
Date of Birth | June 3, 1982 |
Place of Birth | Volgograd, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union |
Height | 1.74 m (5 ft 8.5 in) |
Weight | 65 kg (143 lb) |
Sport | Women’s Athletics |
Event(s) | Pole Vault |
Club | CSKA Moscow |
Coach | Yevgeny Trofimov |
Retirement | August 2016 |
Olympic Gold Medals | 2 |
World Championships | 3 Gold |
World Indoor Championships | 4 Gold |
World Cup | 1 Gold |
European Championships | 1 Gold |
European Indoor Championships | 1 Gold |
European U23 Championships | 1 Gold |
World Junior Championships | 1 Gold |
World Youth Championships | 1 Gold |
World Records | Outdoor: 5.06 m |
Awards and Honors | IAAF Female Athlete of the Year (2004, 2005, 2008) |
Ban from 2016 Rio Olympics | Due to revelations of state-sponsored doping program in Russia |
Major Champion on nine occasions | Olympic, World outdoor and indoor champion, European outdoor and indoor champion |
First woman to clear the five-metre barrier | Achieved in 2005 |
Background | Born to a Tabasaran father and a Russian mother |
Early Career | Started as a gymnast, switched to pole vaulting at age 16 |
Record-breaking Career | Held multiple world records and won numerous gold medals |
Retirement and IOC’s Athletes’ Commission | Retired in 2016, elected to serve an 8-year term on the IOC’s Athletes’ Commission |
Yelena Gadzhievna Isinbayeva was born on June 3, 1982. She is a a three-time World Champion in 2005, 2007 and 2013, two-time Olympic gold medalist in 2004 and 2008, the current world record holder in the event, and is widely regarded the greatest female pole-vaulter of all time. Unfortunately, Isinbayeva was banned from the 2016 Rio Olympics after revelations of an extensive state-sponsored doping program in Russia, thus vanishing her hopes of a grand retirement winning the Olympic gold medal.
27. Sloane Stephens
Sloane Stephens | Information |
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Full Name | Sloane Stephens |
Birthdate | March 20, 1993 |
Birthplace | Plantation, Florida, U.S. |
Nationality | American |
Residence | Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S. |
Height | 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) |
Turned Pro | 2009 |
Plays | Right-handed (two-handed backhand) |
Coach | Darian King |
Career Titles | 7 WTA Tour singles titles |
Highest Ranking | World No. 3 |
Current Ranking | World No. 30 |
Grand Slam Singles | Australian Open: Semifinals (2013) |
Olympic Games | Rio 2016: First Round |
Doubles Record | 45–65 (40.9%) |
Fed Cup | Winner (2017), record 8–6 |
Sloane Stephens is an American professional tennis player. In the middle of 2017, she recovered from injury and won the US Open singles title in her fifth tournament appearance. She was also named WTA Comeback Player of the Year for her successful season. She continued her success in 2018 by winning her first Premier Mandatory title at the Miami Open, participating in second Grand Slam singles final at the French Open, entering the top 10 for the first time, and finishing runner-up at the WTA Finals.
28. Darya Klishina
Darya Klishina | Information |
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Full Name | Darya Igorevna Klishina |
Nationality | Russian |
Date of Birth | January 15, 1991 |
Place of Birth | Tver, Russian SFSR |
Sport | Women’s Athletics |
Event | Long Jump |
Junior Record | Jumped 7.03 meters |
2016 Summer Olympics | Competed as the only athlete |
2017 World Championships | Won silver medal with a jump of 7.00 meters |
Residence | Currently resides in the United States |
In 2016, Darya Igorevna Klishina was approved to participate in the 2016 Summer Olympics through special permission granted by the IAAF. The IAAF had banned the Russian national federation from attending due to breach of anti-doping rules, and she was the only member of the athletics team who was allowed to participate. This decision was initially reversed on August 13, 2016. Klishina immediately appealed the decision, telling that she was “a clean athlete and has proved that already many times and beyond any doubt.”
29. Rachel Daley
Rachel Daley | Information |
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Full Name | Rachel Ann Daly |
Date of Birth | December 6, 1991 |
Place of Birth | Harrogate, England |
Height | 1.67 m (5 ft 6 in) |
Position(s) | Striker, Left-back |
Current Team | Aston Villa |
Youth Career | Leeds United |
College Career | St. John’s Red Storm |
Senior Career | Leeds United, Lincoln Ladies, |
International Career | England U17, England U23, England, |
Medal Record | UEFA Women’s Championship (2022, 2023), |
Playing Positions | Defence, Midfield, Attack |
College Records | St. John’s career goals: 50, points: 111 |
NWSL Career | Houston Dash: 2016-present |
Aston Villa Records | 22 goals in the 2022-23 WSL season (Golden Boot winner) |
England National Team | U-17 FIFA Women’s World Cup, |
Recognition | “Where Greatness Is Made” campaign plaque installation |
Rachel Ann Daly was named Player of the Week in week 9, as well as Player of the Month in May, in the 2018 season. Daly started all 24 games for her club and scored a career high 10 goals. Daley was voted team MVP and appeared in the NWSL Second XI for the 2018 season.
She was named captain of the team ahead of the 2020 NWSL Challenge Cup. The Dash won the Cup, their first trophy, after a 2–0 win over the Chicago Red Stars in the final. Daly won the tournament Golden Boot and was named tournament MVP on 25 July 2020.
30. Kosovare Asllani
Kosovare Asllani | Information |
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Full Name | Kosovare Asllani |
Date of Birth | July 29, 1989 (age 33) |
Place of Birth | Kristianstad, Sweden |
Nationality | Swedish |
Height | 1.66 m (5 ft 5 in) |
Position | Striker, Attacking Midfielder |
Current Team | AC Milan |
Youth Career | Vimmerby IF |
Linköpings FC | 2007–2009 |
Chicago Red Stars | 2010 |
Linköpings FC | 2010–2011 |
Kristianstads DFF | 2012 |
Paris Saint-Germain | 2012–2016 |
Manchester City | 2016–2017 |
Linköpings FC | 2017–2019 |
CD Tacón/Real Madrid | 2019–2020 |
Real Madrid CFF | 2020–2022 |
AC Milan | 2022– |
Debut | September 2008 |
Caps | 169 |
Goals | 44 |
FIFA Women’s World Cup 2019 France | Team |
Olympic Games 2016 Rio de Janeiro | Team |
Olympic Games 2020 Tokyo | Team |
Kosovare Asllani Rachel Ann Daly is a Swedish professional footballer. She plays as an attacking midfielder or striker for Italian first division Serie A club AC Milan and the Sweden national team. Nicknamed “Kosse”, Asllani is noted for her great speed and technique style of play.
Asllani started her club career with Vimmerby IF and has played in the Damallsvenskan for Linköpings FC and hometown club Kristianstads DFF.
31. Anastasia Ashley
Anastasia Ashley | Information |
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Full Name | Anastasia Electra Ashley |
Profession | Professional Surfer and Model |
Birthdate | February 10, 1987 |
Birthplace | San Clemente, California, U.S.A. |
Residence | Malibu, California, USA |
Surfing Experience | Started surfing at the age of 5 |
Achievements | Triple Crown Rookie of the Year (2003) |
Modeling Career | Featured in Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition (2014) |
Entrepreneurship | Started Gypsy Jet Set jewelry line in collaboration |
Television Appearances | Hell’s Kitchen: Taught surfing to team challenge winners |
Dietary Preferences | Former vegetarian turned vegan |
Anastasia Electra Ashley is a professional surfer who was born on February 10, 1987, in San Clemente, California. She started surfing at the age of 5 right before relocating to Hawaii. At the age of six, she won a surf contest using a run-down board which was found in a trash can outside of her house. By the age of 7, Ashley picked up a sponsor to replace her run-down board with new ones.
32. Maryna Bekh-Romanchuk
Maryna BekhRomanchuk | Information |
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Full Name | Maryna Oleksandrivna Bekh-Romanchuk |
Nationality | Ukrainian |
Date of Birth | July 18, 1995 (age 27) |
Place of Birth | Moroziv, Khmelnytskyi Oblast, Ukraine |
Sport | Athletics |
Events | Long jump, triple jump |
World Championships | Silver medal (2019) |
Olympic Games | 5th place (2020, Tokyo) |
World Youth | 5th place (2011) |
World Junior | 8th place (2012), 9th place (2014) |
European Junior | Bronze medal (2013) |
Personal Best | 6.93 metres (22 ft 8+3⁄4 in) (Lutsk, 2016) |
Maryna Oleksandrivna Bekh-Romanchuk is a Ukrainian long and triple jumper. In her career, she finished fifth at the 2011 World Youth Championships, eighth at the 2012 World Junior Championships, ninth at the 2014 World Junior Championships, and fifth at the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo. She also won a bronze medal at the 2013 European Junior Championships. She participated in the 2013 World Championships but could not reaching the final.
33. Cheyenne Woods
Cheyenne Woods | Information |
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Full Name | Cheyenne Nicole Woods |
Birthdate | July 25, 1990 (age 32) |
Birthplace | Phoenix, Arizona, U.S. |
Nationality | American |
Family Background | Daughter of Susan Woods and Earl Dennison Woods Jr. |
Paternal Influence | Grandfather Earl Woods was her first coach and inspiration |
Ethnic Background | Mixed race (African American, Native American, Asian) |
Education | Graduated from Wake Forest University in 2012 |
Professional Career | Turned professional in 2012 |
Professional Wins | SunCoast Ladies Series (2012) Volvik RACV Ladies Masters (2014) |
LPGA Tour Membership | Lacks a full-time LPGA Tour card as of 2023 |
Recent Engagement | Engaged to Aaron Hicks (professional baseball player) |
Residence | Scottsdale, Arizona, U.S. |
Advocacy | Promotes accessibility and inclusivity in golf |
Cheyenne Nicole Woods is an American professional golfer. In December 2014, she finished T-11th in the LPGA Final Qualifying Tournament, therefore earning Category 12 membership entitling her to participate in most full-field events apart from the more prestigious events. In the 2015 season, Woods made only 8 cuts and had to go through qualifying again. By finishing T-13th in the Final Qualifying Tournament, she got her LPGA tour card for 2016.
34. Elena Delle Donne
Elena Delle Donne | Information |
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Full Name | Elena Delle Donne |
Birthdate | September 5, 1989 (age 33) |
Birthplace | Wilmington, Delaware, U.S. |
Position | Small forward / shooting guard |
League | Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) |
Listed height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
Listed weight | 187 lb (85 kg) |
College | University of Delaware (2009-2013) |
WNBA draft | 2013: 1st round, 2nd overall pick |
Playing career | 2013-present |
Career highlights | – WNBA champion (2019) |
and awards | – 2× WNBA MVP (2015, 2019) |
Height Inheritance | Elena inherited her 6’5″ (1.96 m) height from her parents. |
High School Accomplishments | – Led Ursuline Academy to three straight Delaware State Championship titles |
Professional Career | – Drafted by the Chicago Sky as the second overall pick in the 2013 WNBA draft |
Elena Delle Donne played college basketball for the Delaware Blue Hens between 2009 and 2013. In the 2013 WNBA draft, she was drafted by the Chicago Sky with the second overall pick, and led her team to the 2014 WNBA Finals, in which they were defeated by the Phoenix Mercury.
Delle Donne has won two WNBA MVP Awards in 2015 and 2019. She has also been selected to 6 All-Star teams, and was the first WNBA player to join the 50–40–90 club. In 2021, Donne was named to The W25, which is the league’s list of the top 25 players of its first 25 years.
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35. Voula Papachristou
Voula Papachristou | Information |
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Full Name | Paraskevi “Voula” Papachristou |
Native Name | Παρασκευή (Βούλα) Παπαχρήστου |
Nickname | Voula |
Nationality | Greek |
Date of Birth | 17 April 1989 |
Place of Birth | Athens, Greece |
Height | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) |
Weight | 53 kg (117 lb) |
Sport | Triple jump, Long jump |
Club | A.O.Kallistos |
Coached by | George Pomaski |
European U23 Championships (Gold Medal) | 2009, 2011 |
European Championships (Gold Medal) | 2018 Berlin |
World Indoor Championships (Bronze Medal) | 2016 Portland |
European Indoor Championships (Bronze Medal) | 2016 Amsterdam, 2019 Glasgow |
2016 Rio Olympics (Finalist) | 8th place |
European Indoor Championships (Silver Medal) | 2019 Glasgow |
Paraskevi Papachristou was born April 17, 1989. She is a two-time gold medalist of the European Athletics U23 Championships, and finished third place at the 2016 World indoor Championships. She was banned from the Greek team for the 2012 London Olympics by the Greek Olympic Committee after making a racist comment online. At the 2016 Summer Olympics’ final in Rio de Janeiro, she finished 8th place. She was the 2018 European Champion in Berlin with a jump of 14,60 meters.
36. Camila Giorgi
Camila Giorgi | Information |
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Full Name | Camila Giorgi |
Birthdate | December 30, 1991 |
Birthplace | Macerata, Italy |
Nationality | Italian |
Residence | Tirrenia, Italy |
Height | 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) |
Plays | Right-handed (two-handed backhand) |
Coach | Sergio Giorgi, Lapo de Marzi |
Prize Money | US$ 5,883,382 |
Career Record | 417–304 (57.8%) |
Career Titles | 4 |
Highest Ranking | No. 26 |
Current Ranking | No. 67 |
Australian Open | Reached 3rd Round (2015, 2019, 2020, 2022, 2023) |
French Open | Reached 4th Round (2022) |
Wimbledon | Reached Quarterfinals (2018) |
US Open | Reached 4th Round (2013) |
Olympic Games | Reached Quarterfinals (2021) |
Australian Open | Reached 1st Round (2013) |
Fed Cup | Win-Loss: 7-8 |
Notable Wins | Caroline Wozniacki, Maria Sharapova, Victoria Azarenka |
Notable Titles | 2021 National Bank Open |
Playing Style | Aggressive style with powerful flat groundstrokes |
Languages | Spanish, Italian, French, English |
Family | Father: Sergio Giorgi, Mother: Claudia Gabriella Fullone, Brothers: Leandro and Amadeus, Sister: Antonela (deceased) |
Career Highlights | Reached Grand Slam quarterfinals, WTA Tour final, and won several titles |
Camila Giorgi who was born on December 30, 1991, is an Italian professional tennis player. After winning her first ITF title in 2009, she had her Grand Slam main-draw first appearance at the 2011 Wimbledon Championships. Giorgi advanced to the 4th round of the 2012 Wimbledon Championships in just her 2nd appearance at the tournament. After her successful run at the championships, she made her first top-100 appearance in the WTA rankings.
37. Morgan Mitchell
Morgan Mitchell | Information |
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Full Name | Morgan Mitchell |
Birthdate | October 3, 1994 |
Birthplace | Carlton, Victoria, Australia |
Nationality | Australian |
Sport | Athletics |
Events | 400 metres, 800 metres |
Father | African American former professional basketball player |
Mother | Australian |
Athletics Journey | Started athletics inspired by Cathy Freeman |
Representations | Competed in World Championships and Summer Olympics |
Personal Best | 400 metres: 51.25 seconds (Birmingham, 2016) |
Event Transition | Shifted focus to the 800 metres in 2019 |
Coach | Elizabeth Mathews |
Training Mileage | Increased training mileage to 60-70 km/week |
Tokyo Olympic Games | Competed in the Women’s 800m, reached heat six |
Morgan Mitchell was born on December 30, 1991. She competed in the 4 × 400 meters relay event at the 2015 World Championships in Beijing, but could not advance to the final. She represented Australia in the Women’s 400m and Women’s 4 × 400 m Relay at the 2016 Summer Olympics. Her personal record in the 400 meters is 51.25 seconds set in Birmingham in 2016.
In 2019, Mitchell changed focus to the 800 meters, rapidly improving to her current personal record of 2:00.06.
38. Genzebe Dibaba
Genzebe Dibaba | Information |
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Full Name | Genzebe Dibaba Keneni |
Date of Birth | February 8, 1991 |
Birthplace | Chefe, Bekoji, Arsi Province, PDR Ethiopia |
Ethnicity | Oromo |
Height | 168 cm (5 ft 6 in) |
Weight | 52 kg (115 lb) |
Sport | Women’s athletics |
Country | Ethiopia |
Event(s) | 1500 metres, 3000 metres, 5000 metres |
Team | NN Running Team (2023–) |
Coach | Tolera Dinka |
World Records | Indoor: One mile, 3000m, 5000m |
Olympic Medals | 2016 Rio Olympics: Silver (1500m) |
World Championships | 2015: Gold (1500m), Bronze (5000m) |
World Indoor Championships | 2012: Gold (1500m), 2014: Gold (3000m), 2016: Gold (3000m), 2018: Gold (1500m, 3000m) |
Diamond League Titles | 2015: 5000m |
Junior Achievements | World Cross Country Championships: 2008 & 2009 (Junior race), World U20 Championships: 2010 (5000m), African Junior Championships |
Awards | Laureus Sportswoman of the Year 2014, IAAF World Female Athlete of the Year 2015 |
Family | Sisters: Tirunesh Dibaba (Olympic medalist), Ejegayehu Dibaba (Olympic silver medalist), Aunt: Derartu Tulu (Olympic champion) |
Genzebe Dibaba Keneni is an Ethiopain middle and long-distance runner. She won a silver medal in 1500 meters relay at the 2016 Rio Olympics, and won a gold medal in this event and a bronze medal in the 5000 meters at the 2015 World Championships. Genzebe is also the current world record holder for the 1500 meters, and the indoor events of the one mile, 3000 and 5000 meters.
39. Winifer Fernandez
Winifer Fernandez | Information |
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Full Name | Winifer María Fernández Pérez |
Nationality | Dominican |
Born | January 6, 1995 |
Hometown | Cienfuegos, Santiago de los Caballeros |
Height | 169 cm (5 ft 7 in) |
Weight | 62 kg (137 lb) |
Spike | 270 cm (106 in) |
Block | 265 cm (104 in) |
Position | Libero |
Club | Mirador |
Club World Championship | Competed in the 2015 FIVB Club World Championship |
Individual Awards | – Won Best Libero, Digger, and Receiver awards in 2010 NORCECA U18 continental championship |
Winifer María Fernández Pérez is a volleyball player, who was born on January 6, 1995. She won the NORCECA U18 continental championship Best Libero, Receiver and Digger awards in 2010, repeating these awards in the NORCECA U20 Championship in 2012, this time with a gold medal and the MVP award. In 2012, Pérez also won the U23 Pan-American Cup gold medal just before starting with the senior national team in the FIVB World Grand Prix in the same year.
40. Alysha Newman
Alysha Newman | Information |
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Full Name | Alysha Eveline Newman |
Nationality | Canadian |
Date of Birth | June 29, 1994 |
Birthplace | London, Ontario, Canada |
Sport | Track and Field |
Event(s) | Pole Vault |
University | University of Miami |
2018 Commonwealth Games | Gold Medal – Women’s Pole Vault (Games record: 4.75m) |
2019 Pan American Games | Bronze Medal – Women’s Pole Vault |
2019 Meeting de Paris | First Diamond League Win, Canadian Record (4.82m) |
Olympic Games | Competed in 2016 and 2020 |
Personal Best | 4.82m – Canadian and Indoor Record |
Education | B.S. in Exercise Physiology, Minor in Nutrition |
Alysha Eveline Newman who was born on June 29, 1994, is a Canadian track and field athlete. She participated in the pole vault event at the Commonwealth Games in 2014, winning the bronze medal. The 4.60 m (15 ft 1 in) vault ranked her 4th in the world in women’s pole vault at that time.
She officially got a spot in Canada’s Olympic team. Competing in the Olympics, Newman only vaulted 4.45 m (14 ft 7 in) in the qualification round and missed the finals.
41. Christen Press
Christen Press | Information |
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Full Name | Christen Annemarie Press |
Date of Birth | December 29, 1988 (age 34) |
Place of Birth | Los Angeles, California |
Height | 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) |
Position | Forward |
Current Team | Angel City FC |
Youth Career | Slammers FC, Chadwick Dolphins |
College Career | Stanford Cardinal |
International Career | United States |
Caps (Goals) | 155 (64) |
Medal Record | FIFA Women’s World Cup: 2015 Canada, 2019 France |
Introduction | Christen Annemarie Press is an American soccer player currently representing Angel City FC and the US national team. |
Notable Achievements | – Recipient of the Hermann Trophy in 2010 |
Major Teams | – Chicago Red Stars |
Entrepreneurial Endeavors | Co-founded the gender-neutral lifestyle brand, re-inc, in 2019 with Megan Rapinoe, Tobin Heath, and Meghan Klingenberg. |
Early Life | – Born in Los Angeles, California |
College Success | – All-time leading scorer for the Stanford Cardinal women’s soccer team with 71 goals |
Christen Annemarie Press is an American soccer player. In 2010, she received the Hermann Trophy. She also holds the all-time scoring and assists records at Stanford Cardinal. After her collegiate career, Press was picked 4th overall by the Washington Freedom in the 2011 WPS Draft, in which she was named WPS Rookie of the Year. In 2013, she was the Damallsvenskan’s top scorer with 23 goals scored for Tyresö FF and became the first American to receive the Golden Boot award in the history of the league.
42. Lolo Jones
Lolo Jones | Information |
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Full Name | Lori Susan “Lolo” Jones |
Birthdate | August 5, 1982 |
Birthplace | Des Moines, Iowa, U.S. |
Nationality | American |
Sport | Track and Field, Bobsled |
College | Louisiana State University |
Notable Achievements | NCAA Titles: 3 |
Olympic Experience | Beijing Olympics: 7th place, 100m hurdles |
Reality TV Appearances | Dancing with the Stars, Celebrity Big Brother, The Challenge |
Lori Susan Jones is an American hurdler and bobsledder. She won 3 NCAA titles and received 11 All-American honors while attending Louisiana State University. She won many indoor national titles in 2007, 2008, and 2009 in the 60-meter hurdles, with gold medals at the World Indoor Championship in 2008 and 2010. In bobsled, she is the champion of the 2021 IBSF World Championships as the brakewoman for Kaillie Humphries.
With her undeniable beauty and athletic prowess, Lolo Jones is a standout athlete in the world of track and field. If you’re looking for more inspiring female athletes to follow, check out these attractive and talented female athletes in track and field. From sprinters to throwers, this list showcases some of the most impressive women in the sport.
43. Valentina Acosta Giraldo
Valentina Acosta Giraldo | Information |
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Full Name | Valentina Acosta Giraldo |
Nationality | Colombian |
Born | 19 April 2000 |
Sport | Archery |
Country | Colombia |
Event | Women’s recurve |
Valentina Acosta Giraldo who was born on April 19, 2000, is a Colombian archer. After deciding her archery path, she joined the national team and was trained by professional coaches. She went through a lot of work and training for her achievements and participated in various Pan American games and also appeared in the Olympics. She also won various national and international gold and silver medals.
44. Eileen Gu
Eileen Gu | Information |
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Full Name | Eileen Feng Gu (Gu Ailing) |
Nationality | American, Chinese |
Birthdate | September 3, 2003 |
Birthplace | San Francisco, California, United States |
Sport | Freestyle skiing |
Competing for | China (since 2019) |
Olympic Achievements | Youngest Olympic champion in freestyle skiing |
Other Achievements | Named one of Time’s 100 most influential people in the world |
Family Background | Chinese mother and American father |
Education | Graduated early from San Francisco University High School |
Career Highlights | First woman to land a forward double cork 1440 in competition history |
Sponsorships | Multiple brand endorsements in China and the United States |
Modeling Career | Represented by IMG Models |
Eileen Feng Gu who was born on September 3, 2003, is an American freestyle skier. At the 2022 Winter Olympics, she became the youngest skier winning gold medal in freestyle skiing, winning the big air competition, the first to be held at the Olympics. Gu landed a double cork 1620 on her first attempt in the event. She was the 2nd woman to land the trick and the 1st woman to land a left-turn 1620.
45. Zehra Gunes
Zehra Gunes | Information |
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Full Name | Zehra Güneş |
Birthdate | July 7, 1999 (age 23) |
Nationality | Turkish |
Height | 197 cm (6 ft 6 in) |
Weight | 84 kg (185 lb) |
Position | Middle Blocker |
Current Club | Vakıfbank Istanbul |
National Team | Turkey Women’s National Volleyball Team |
Professional Career | Vakıfbank Istanbul (2017 – Present) |
League Championship | Turkish Women’s Volleyball League Champion (2017-18) |
Awards and Honors | – 2021–22 Turkish Women’s Volleyball League Most Valuable Player |
International Tournaments | – 2015 FIVB Volleyball Girls’ U18 World Championship |
Zehra Gunes is a Turkish volleyball player. In the 2016–2017 Turkish Women’s Volleyball League season, she was loaned out to Beşiktaş J.K., another women’s volleyball team and returned to her home club in the next season. She got her first league champion title in the 2017–2018 season with Vakıfbank Istanbul. She was named the “Vestel Special Prize” of the 2017–2018 Vestel Venus Sultans League, which is the Turkish top-level volleyball league sponsored by Vestel.
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46. Georgia Ellenwood
Georgia Ellenwood | Information |
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Full Name | Georgia Lorraine Ellenwood |
Born | August 5, 1995 |
Birthplace | Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada |
Education | University of Wisconsin |
Height | 170 cm (5 ft 7 in) |
Weight | 63 kg (139 lb) |
Sport | Track and Field |
Event(s) | Heptathlon, Pentathlon |
College Team | Wisconsin Badgers |
Club | Under Armour |
Notable Achievements | 8-time NCAA Division I All-American |
Representations | Canada at the 2016 World Indoor Championships (10th place) |
Other Notable Facts | Featured in a profile by CKWX NEWS 1130 |
Georgia Lorraine Ellenwood is a Canadian track and field athlete. She represented Canada at the 2016 World Indoor Championships, finishing 10th, and also represented her country at the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo. She is an eight-time NCAA Division I All-American and was awared 2018 Big Ten Conference Field athlete of the year after making a new personal best and a Wisconsin Badgers school record.
47. Daria Bilodid
Daria Bilodid | Information |
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Full Name | Daria Hennadiyivna Bilodid |
Nationality | Ukrainian |
Date of Birth | October 10, 2000 |
Age | 22 |
Sport | Judo |
Weight Class | –48 kg |
Father | Gennadiy Bilodid (Former Judoka) |
World Championships | 2018 (Gold), 2019 (Gold) |
European Championships | 2019 (Gold) |
Olympic Games | 2020 Tokyo (Bronze Medal) |
Judo World Masters | 2021 Doha (Bronze Medal) |
Judo Grand Slam | 2021 Tel Aviv (Silver Medal) |
Youngest World Champion | Won 2018 World Championships at age 17 |
Notable Achievements | Youngest Two-time World Judo Champion |
Daria Hennadiyivna Bilodid won her first world title and set the record for becoming the youngest ever judoka to be world champion at the age of seventeen. The opponents that were defeated by Bilodid included: the former Olympic and world bronze medalist, Galbadrakhyn Otgontsetseg; former Olympic champion and world champion, Paula Pareto in the semi-finals; and in the finals, Paris Grand Slam finalist, Funa Tonaki, winning gold at the World Judo Championships in Baku, Azerbaijan in 2018.
48. Jessica Springsteen
Jessica Springsteen | Information |
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Full Name | Jessica Rae Springsteen |
Birthdate | December 30, 1991 |
Birthplace | Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
Parents | Bruce Springsteen (father), Patti Scialfa (mother) |
Siblings | Evan James Springsteen (brother), Samuel Ryan Springsteen (brother) |
Education | Duke University, undergraduate degree (May 11, 2014) |
Equestrian Career | Show jumping champion rider |
Representing | United States |
Olympic Achievement | Silver medal in Team jumping, 2020 Summer Olympics (Tokyo) |
Early Riding Years | Started riding at age four, owned horses at Stone Hill Farm |
Notable Awards | ASPCA Maclay National Championship, George H. Morris Excellence in Equitation Championship |
Career Highlights | Competed in Royal Windsor Horse Show, Won American Gold Cup in 2014, Won Falcon Stakes CSI 5* at the Royal Windsor Horse Show in 2017 |
Training | Trained with Frank and Stacia Klein Madden, Laura Kraut (2010-2015), currently trains with Edwina Tops-Alexander |
Olympic Participation | 2020 Summer Olympics (Tokyo) |
Olympic Medal | Silver medal in Team jumping |
American equestrian Jessica Rae Springsteen was born in Los Angeles, California, on December 30, 1991, to musicians Patti Scialfa and Bruce Springsteen. She is a show jumping champion rider representing the United States Equestrian Team in international competition and won a silver medal in the Team jumping at the 2020 Summer Olympics, which was held in 2021 in Tokyo.
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49. Alica Schmidt
Alica Schmidt | Information |
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Full Name | Alica Megan Schmidt |
Nationality | German |
Date of Birth | November 8, 1998 |
Place of Birth | Worms, Germany |
Residence | Ingolstadt, Bavaria, Germany |
Education | Fresenius University of Applied Sciences |
Occupation | Athlete, Fitness Coach |
Years Active | 2017–present |
Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) |
Weight | 55 kg (121 lb) |
Sport | Track and Field |
Event(s) | Sprints (200m, 400m, 400m hurdles, 800m) |
Club | SCC Berlin |
2017 European Athletics U20 Championships 4x400m relay | Silver Medal |
2019 European Athletics U23 Championships 4x400m relay | Bronze Medal |
German Athletics Championships 2019 400m | 3rd Place |
Borussia Dortmund Fitness Coach (2020–21 Bundesliga season) | Fitness Coach |
3.6 million followers | |
Sponsor | Puma |
Alica Schmidt is a German runner. She started competing in the 200, 400, and 800 meters running events. In 2018, she began competing in 400 meters hurdles events.
In 2017, Schmidt came 2nd in the 200 meters event at the under-20s German Championship. In the same year, she was part of the German 4 × 400 meters relay team that finished second, alongside Vanessa Aniteye, Meike Gerlach and Corinna Schwab, at the European Athletics U20 Championships.
50. Jutta Leerdam
Jutta Leerdam | Information |
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Full Name | Jutta Monica Leerdam |
Nationality | Dutch |
Date of Birth | December 30, 1998 |
Birthplace | ‘s-Gravenzande, Netherlands |
Sport | Speed Skating |
Specialization | Sprint Events |
Height | 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in) |
Weight | 73 kg (161 lb) |
Club | Team IKO |
Turned Pro | 2018 |
Junior World Champion | World Junior Championships |
Runner-up | World Junior Championships |
ISU Junior World Cup Winner | 1000m, 1500m events |
World Champion | 1000m (2020, 2023) |
Silver Medalist | Winter Olympics, 1000m (2022) |
Gold Medalist | World Sprint Championships (2022) |
Education | Commercial Economics |
Previous Partner | Koen Verweij (Dutch Speed Skater) |
Family Connection | Great-niece, Dione Voskamp (Speed Skater) |
Jutta Leerdam is a Dutch speed skater. She won the gold medal at the World Junior Championships in 2017, in Helsinki, Finland. The year after, at the 2018 Championships in Salt Lake City, United States, Leerdam finished 2nd behind compatriot Joy Beune.
During the 2017–2018 season, she won the ISU Junior World Cup competition in the 1000 and 1500 meters events. After that, she also became the Dutch junior sprint champion.