If you're looking for a female role model, you've come to the right place. We have covered Michelle Kwan (and Ronda Rousey) and Serena Williams (and many other famous female athletes). Read on to find out more about these four inspiring women. Find out more about the difficulties they have encountered along the way. Furthermore, you will discover the importance and benefits of teamwork.
Serena Williams
Serena Jameka Williams - a well-known American professional tennis athlete. She was the world number one singles player for 319 weeks and 186 consecutive weeks. She was the year-end no. 5 in those five years. 1. This record is unprecedented. In addition to her dominance in tennis, Williams has also won the Olympic gold medal and the World Paralympic silver medal. In addition to her numerous accomplishments, Williams is also an outstanding role model.
Ronda Rousey
Ronda Rousey is an American mixed martial artist and UFC women's bantamweight champion. She was also the first woman to join UFC. In 2012, she won the inaugural Bantamweight Championship. In her earlier years of her career, Rousey had won an Olympic bronze in Judo. Rousey received an ESPY award in 2015 for being the "Best Female Athleticist of All Time". She is also an endorsed athlete, having fought for Reebok, Buffalo Jeans, and Pantene hair care products.
Brandi Chastain
Brandi Chastain is a well-known name in women's soccer. In the 1999 FIFA Women's World Cup final, she scored the game-winning penalty shootout goals for the USA against China. The world of women’s soccer was forever changed by her famous goal. This famous athlete spoke to 2aDays regarding her mental health, the recruiting process and general life.
Michelle Kwan
In 1996, the United States figure skating team was established. Kwan was qualified but had to withdraw from the team due to injury. She was then qualified to compete in the 2006 Olympics. Kwan returned to school and earned a master’s degree at Tufts University in 2007. Kwan is a champion for the environment and sports.
Ann Meyers Drysdale
Former basketball player Ann Meyers Drysdale has become one of the most well-known women in sports history. Born in San Diego, she stood at 5'9" tall and was a pioneer in the game. She still plays basketball, 35 years after she retired. Today, she serves as vice president for the WNBA's Phoenix Mercury. She also works as a color analyst with the NBA's Phoenix Suns.
Janet Evans
Janet Evans was the first American woman ever to win four individual Olympic medals. She was the most successful female distance freestyle swimmer of the 1980s-90s. In addition to three gold medals won at the Seoul Olympic Games, she was also considered the best. In 1988, she was the first woman to break 16 minutes in the 1,500-metre-freestyle. Her time would have earned a gold medal at the 1968 Olympics in the men's freestyle. She was a top amateur runner and won the Sullivan Award in 1989.