You've found the right place if you're searching for a role model for women. We've covered Michelle Kwan, Ronda Rousey, and Serena Williams, but there's much more to famous female athletes. You can read on to learn more about the four amazing women. You'll also find out about the challenges they've faced along the way. Learn about teamwork and the importance it has in your life.
Serena Williams
Serena Jameka Williams - a well-known American professional tennis athlete. She held the world number 1 ranking in singles tennis for 319 consecutive weeks, including 186 consecutive. Five of those years she finished year-end no. 1. This record is unique. Williams won the Olympic gold medal in tennis and the World Paralympic medal silver. In addition to her numerous accomplishments, Williams is also an outstanding role model.
Ronda Rousey
Ronda Ronda, a mixed martial artist from America, is the UFC women’s champion at bantamweight. She was the UFC's first woman member, and she won 2012's inaugural Bantamweight Championship. In her early career, she competed in judo where she was awarded an Olympic bronze award. Rousey received an ESPY award in 2015 for being the "Best Female Athleticist of All Time". Reebok, Buffalo Jeans (and Pantene) are her endorsed athletes.
Brandi Chastain
Brandi Chastain, if you are familiar with women's hockey, is probably someone you have heard of. In 1999 FIFA Women's World Cup final she scored the winning penalty shootout goal against China. The world of women’s soccer was forever changed by her famous goal. This famous athlete spoke to 2aDays about her mental health, the recruiting process, and life in general.
Michelle Kwan
In 1996, the United States figure skate team was founded. Kwan was selected for the team, but was forced to withdraw by injury. She later qualified for the 2006 Olympics in Turin, but she withdrew due to injury and did not compete. Kwan returned to school and earned a master’s degree at Tufts University in 2007. Kwan has been an ambassador for sports, the environment, and other causes.
Ann Meyers Drysdale
Ann Meyers Drysdale was a former basketball star who is now one of the most popular women in sports. Born in San Diego, she was 5'9" and a pioneer of the sport. She played her last game in 1993 and is still a major player in basketball 35-years later. Today, she is a vice President of the WNBA’s Phoenix Mercury and a color analysis for the NBA’s Phoenix Suns.
Janet Evans
Janet Evans is the first American woman who won four individual Olympic golds medals. She was a great distance freestyle swimmer in the 1980s and 1990s. She also won three gold medals at Seoul Olympic Games. She broke the 16-minute barrier in 1988's 1,500-meter freestyle. Her time would have earned them a medal in the 1968 Olympics men's race. She won the Sullivan Award as a top amateur athlete in 1989.