In 1960, Wilma Rudolph became the first American woman to win three gold medals in a single Olympics, overcoming polio as a child to achieve greatness
In 1970, tennis legend Billie Jean King led the crusade for equal prize money, paving the way for gender equality in sports
Serena Williams won her 23rd major title in 2017, solidifying her legacy as one of the greatest tennis players of all time, inspiring men and women alike
Megan Rapinoe has been a vocal advocate for social justice, using her platform to fight for equality both on and off the soccer field
In 2020, Naomi Osaka wore mask honoring Black victims of police brutality during her US Open victory, highlighting racial injustice and using her platform for change