Tennis
Who is considered the "Queen of the Court," winning 23 Grand Slam singles titles in her career?
Serena Williams
This world-record-breaking hurdler, known for her speed and agility on the track, has a last name that starts with "Mc" which is often associated with Irish heritage. Her first name is a well-known city in Australia.
Sydney McLaughlin
This record-breaking gymnast, known for her gravity-defying routines, has a last name that sounds like a type of fastener used in sewing. Her first name contains part of the words from the childhood game "Simon Says"
Simone Biles
This prolific goal-scoring forward, known for her speed and agility on the soccer field, shares her last name with a common English first name. Her last name is also part of the banking organization J.P. _____, and also the first name of voice actor _____ Freeman.
Alex Morgan
This gymnast from LSU is a new viral sensation on social media platforms and has a sponsorship with Vuori.
Livvy Dunne
This accomplished tennis player, often competing alongside her sister, shares her last name with the second planet from the sun in our solar system.
Venus Williams
This track and field star, who holds multiple Olympic gold medals, has a last name that sounds like a common European bird. She also shares the same last name as a character from Wreck-it-Ralph with a hammer and blue overalls.
Allyson Felix
This Olympic gold medalist swimmer, known for her dominance in freestyle events, has a last name that starts with the letter "L" and rhymes with a word for a body of water. She has won a record 16 individual gold medals, and her last name contains the word "deck" within it.
Katie Ledecky
This outspoken and talented winger, known for her skillful play and activism, has a last name that contains a common English word for musical performance. She was known for her purple hair during the US National Team's World Cup win in 2019. Her last name is similar to "Rapid" and it starts with the same 4 letters.
Megan Rapinoe
This rising basketball star made history by scoring 50 points in her second NCAA tournament game in 2021. Plays at the University of Iowa.
Caitlin Clark
This tennis sensation, known for her powerful serves and baseline dominance, has a last name that is the same as a major city in Japan.
Naomi Osaka
This American hurdler, known for her world record-setting performances in the 400-meter hurdles, has a last name that is of Arabic origin. Her last name is the most common in the world and refers to a major figure in the second-largest (Abrahamic) religion. Her first name is also similar to the main figure in the song by the Plain White T's, "Hey there _____."
Dalilah Muhammad
An American snowboarder who won an Olympic gold medal in the women's halfpipe at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea, at the age of 17. Her last name is same as the first name of North Korean dictator ___ Jong Un, the most common Korean last name
Chloe Kim
Who is the wife of Philadelphia Eagles tight end Zach Ertz, also known for her achievements in soccer with the U.S. women's national team and the Chicago Red Stars in the NWSL?
Julie Ertz
Sue Bird
This tennis icon, famous for her advocacy for gender equality in sports and her impressive Grand Slam victories, shares her first name with a #1 hit song by Michael Jackson. Her last name is also a common English word for a male monarch's title. Also shares her last name with a civil rights activist who gave a speech titled, "I Have a Dream". (This word in Spanish is "Rey".)
Billie Jean King
Before transitioning to the opposite gender, this former Olympic decathlete, who appeared on the cover of Wheaties cereal boxes, held the world record in the men's decathlon. Other members of this individual's family include Kylie and Kendall.
Caitlyn Jenner
This accomplished skier, known for her speed and tenacity on the slopes, has a last name that sounds like a type of wine. Her last name is also the same as the first name of the MVP in Superbowl L (50) who was a defensive lineman for the Denver Broncos.
Lindsey Vonn
This female athlete, widely regarded as one of the greatest soccer players of all time, has a last name that sounds like a savory breakfast meat from a pig.
Mia Hamm
Hailing from Mira Costa High School, this Olympic volleyball champion, known for her dominant performances on the beach, has a first name that means "an act of lifting or transporting something from one place to another"
Kerri Walsh Jennings
This pioneering African-American tennis player, who broke the color barrier in tennis and won numerous Grand Slam titles, shares her last name with a popular brand of guitars. Her first name is similar to Greece's capital city.
Althea Gibson
This iconic track and field athlete, known for her world records and flamboyant style, was nicknamed "Flo-Jo" by the sprinting community. She's an Olympic gold medal-winning track and field athlete and her last name refers to someone who connects or joins things together.
Florence Griffith-Joyner
This Olympic gold medalist in gymnastics, known for her incredible athleticism and grace on the balance beam, shares a last name with a former civil rights activist, Frederick ______.
Gabby Douglas
This American soccer player holds the record for most international goals scored by a male or female player. Her last name rhymes with the Australian marsupial called a "Wombat"
Abby Wambach
This former UFC champion, known for her fierce fighting style and Olympic judo background, has a last name that starts with a repeated consonant. Her last name also means "to bring out of sleep or awaken" with an added "-y" on the end of it.
Ronda Rousey