Soccer
She celebrated her 2019 World Cup goal with a famous “tea sipping” gesture.
Alex Morgan
She won the “Battle of the Sexes” tennis match in 1973.
Billie Jean King
This gymnast dominated the 2016 Olympics with multiple gold medals.
Simone Biles
This law passed in 1972 helped expand women’s sports in schools.
What is Title IX
Number of players per soccer team on the field.
11
This U.S. player scored a hat trick in the 2019 World Cup opener vs Thailand.
Alex Morgan
First Black woman to win a Grand Slam tennis title.
Althea Gibson
This swimmer is known for dominating long-distance freestyle events.
Katie Ledecky
This U.S. team fought for equal pay in a major lawsuit.
United States Women's National Soccer Team
This player holds the record for most international goals in women’s soccer.
Christine Sinclair
She ripped off her jersey after scoring the winning PK in the 1999 World Cup final
Brandi Chastain
She became the first woman to officially run the Boston Marathon.
Kathrine Switzer
The Olympics are held every ___years
4
This soccer player is known for activism and leadership off the field.
Megan Rapinoe
This gymnast scored the first perfect 10 at the Olympics.
Nadia Comăneci
This U.S. women’s team has won the most World Cups.
What is the United States Women's National Soccer Team
This WNBA legend was the first woman to dunk in a game.
Lisa Leslie
This sprinter, nicknamed Flo-Jo, still holds the 100m world record.
Florence Griffith Joyner
This WNBA player’s detainment in Russia sparked global attention.
Brittney Griner
This tennis player has the most Grand Slam titles in women’s tennis.
Margaret Court
This midfielder known for her toughness played a key role in 2015 & 2019 World Cup wins.
Julie Ertz
This Olympic sprinter overcame polio and went on to win 3 gold medals.
Wilma Rudolph
This boxer became the first U.S. woman to win Olympic gold in boxing.
Claressa Shields
This tennis star has spoken out about equality and mental health.
Serena Williams
This WNBA star is often called the greatest women’s basketball player ever.
Diana Taurasi