Mia Hamm
Despite the fact that subsequent athletes have criticized Hamm’s records, she is still credited with elevating women’s soccer to popularity. She retired from the sport just after 2004 Athens Olympics, but she is still regarded as a legend in the sport.
Jackie Joyner-Kersee
Jackie Joyner-Kersee, whom have inspired generations of track and field athletes, is one of the most well-known female athletes. She is among the most well-known female athletes of all time, and she has previously used her celebrity to support various charitable causes.