Jen Pawol

Jen Pawol (1976 -     )

American professional baseball umpire and former art teacher;

first woman to umpire a Major League Baseball game

on August 9, 2025 (on the field) and

on August 10, 2025 (behind the plate).

Victoria Mboko

Victoria Mboko (2006 -     )

Canadian professional tennis player;

just won her first WTA Tour singles title at the 2025 Canadian Open;

currently ranked No. 1 WTA singles player in Canada

and No. 24 in the world.

Coco Gauff

Coco Gauff (2004 -     )

American professional tennis player,

currently ranked no. 2 in women's singles;

has won 10 career singles titles, including 2 majors

at the US Open (2023) and French Open (2025).

Laila Ali

Laila Ali (1977 -     )

American television personality and retired professional boxer;

she competed from 1999 to 2007 and retired undefeated

after holding several female super middleweight

and light heavyweight titles;

her father Muhammad Ali opposed her choice of career

but supported her decision eventually.

Betsy Jochum

Betsy Jochum (1921 - 2025)

American outfielder and pitcher who played in the

All-American Girls Professional Baseball League

from 1943 through 1948;

a noted runner and batter, her nickname was "Sockum Jochum;"

after leaving baseball, she earned degrees in physical education

and taught girls high school physical education until her retirement in 1983.

Ayami Sato

Ayami Sato (1989 -     )

Japanese professional baseball pitcher;

a legend in women's international baseball, she is the

starting pitcher for Japan's women’s national baseball team,

which she has led to five World Cup medals;

currently playing pro ball in Canada with a men's team/league,

the Toronto Maple Leafs of the Intercounty Baseball League of southern Ontario;

she is the first female player to play professional baseball in Canada.

Serena Williams

Serena Williams (1981 -     )

American former professional tennis star;

holder of 39 major titles — 23 in singles,

14 in women's doubles, and 2 in mixed doubles;

winner of Olympic singles gold at the 2012 London Olympics;

with her sister Venus, winner of 3 Olympic gold medals

in women's doubles (2000, 2008, and 2012)

regarded as one of the best female tennis players of all time;

involved in many business interests, including fashion.

Venus Williams

Venus Williams (1980 -     )

American inactive professional tennis star;

holder of 73 major titles — 49 in singles,

22 in women's doubles, and 2 in mixed doubles;

winner of Olympic singles gold at the 2000 Sydney Olympics;

with her sister Serena, winner of 3 Olympic gold medals

in women's doubles (2000, 2008, and 2012);

winner of 2 Olympic silver medals in mixed doubles (2015 and 2016;

leader of the successful fight for equal prize money at Wimbledon;

regarded as one of the best female tennis players of all time;

involved in many business interests, including fashion.

Ágnes Klein Keleti

Ágnes Klein Keleti (1921 - 2025)

Hungarian-Israeli artistic gymnast and coach;

Holocaust survivor; Olympic multi-medallist at the 

1952 Olympics (Helsinki) and 1956 Olympics (Melbourne)

with 5 gold,  3 silver, and 2 bronze;

current record-holder as longest-lived Olympic champion.

Jennifer Jones

Jennifer Jones (1974 -     )

Canadian lawyer and championship curler,

Olympic gold medallist with Team Canada

at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi.

Christine Sinclair

Christine Sinclair (1983 -     )

Canadian soccer player;

Olympic gold and bronze medallist

with Canadian Women's National Soccer Team;

world record holder for most international goals

scored by men or women (190 goals)

Kia Nurse

Kia Nurse (1996 -      )

Canadian professional basketball player

with the Los Angeles Sparks of the WNBA

Her cousin is Sarah Nurse

Sarah Nurse

Sarah Nurse (1995 -     )

Canadian professional hockey player

with the Toronto Sceptres of the PWHL

Summer McIntosh

Summer McIntosh (2006 -     )

Canadian swimmer,

Multi-gold-and-silver medallist for Canada

in Women's Swimming at the Paris Olympics, 2024,

Winner of the 2024 Canadian Press Award for 

Canadian Female Athlete of the Year

Mary McGee

Mary McGee (1936 - 2024)

American motorsport (cars and motorcycles) racing pioneer,

first woman to race motorcycles in the USA,

first person to finish the grueling Baja 1000 race solo (1968).

Youtube has a half-hour ESPN documentary

on Mary's remarkable life and career --

it is well worth the time to watch! 

Click here!

Ilona Maher

Ilona Maher (1996 -     )

American rugby player,

Olympic Bronze Medallist

for USA in Rugby Sevens

at Paris Olympics 2024,

social media influencer,

advocate for body positivity

Danielle Campo McLeod

Danielle Campo McLeod (1985 -     )

Canadian athlete, motivational speaker,

and disability rights activist,

Paralympic multi-medallist for Canada

in Women's Swimming

Brittney Griner

Brittney Griner (1990 -     )

American professional basketball player

WNBA Champion and All-Star

Three-time Olympic Gold Medallist

for United States in Women's Basketball

Billie Jean King

Billie Jean King (1943 -     )

American tennis champion,

activist for gender equality and social justice

Simone Biles

Simone Biles (1997 -     )

American artistic gymnast,

Olympic multi-medallist,

mental health activist