From running marathons at blistering speeds, to climbing the tallest mountains on the globe, to swimming in punishing open water conditions, female athletes continually inspire their fans and followers as well as break boundaries and records in sport. Check out this list of some of the most powerful female athletes from around the world.

Maddie Lethbridge

Age: [BDAY:July 17, 1999]
Born: London, Ontario
Height: 6'0"
Weight: 150 lb
Event(s): Volleyball

Maddie Lethbridge is a Canadian volleyball player who calls London, Ontario home. She plays for the McMaster Marauders varsity volleyball team out of McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, where she also studies geography. The team is currently doing well with eight wins over five losses.

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Sonia Malavisi

Age: [BDAY:October 31, 1994]
Born: Rome, Italy
Height: 5’8”
Weight: 143 lb
Event(s): Pole vault

Born in Rome, Sonia Malavisi is an Italian pole vault athlete. She competed internationally as a junior with a second place finish with 4.42 meters. In May 2016, she qualified for the 2016 Rio Olympic Games. She cleared 4.45 meters to finish in rank 21. She has an impressive Instagram audience of 272,000 followers.

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Jutta Leerdam

Age: [BDAY:December 30, 1998]
Born: 's-Gravenzande, Netherlands
Height: 5’9”
Weight: 168 lb
Event(s): Speed Skater: 500 m, 1000 m

A Dutch speed skater hailing from the South Holland province in the Netherlands, Jutta Leerdam was the junior world champion at the 2017 World Championships in Helsinki, Finland. She’s also earned fame as a social media influencer, releasing TikToks and reels of training and competition footage.

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Alisa Diomin

Age: [BDAY:August 19, 1993]
Born: California, Unites States
Height: 5'6"
Weight: 148 lb
Event(s): Golf

Born in 1993, Alisa Diomin is an impressive player on the professional golf circuit. She lives in San Diego where she can enjoy a luxurious California lifestyle complete with surfing, fitness, and fancy cars. She attended Q-school and played in several professional tournaments including the 2019 IPGA Symmetry Tour and the Women’s California State Open.

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Alisha Lehmann

Age: [BDAY:January 21, 1999]
Born: Tägertschi, Switzerland
Height: 5'4"
Weight: 121 lb
Event(s): Soccer

Alisha Lehmann is a Swiss footballer who plays forward for the Switzerland national team and FA WSL club Aston Villa. West Ham United first signed Lehmann in 2018, and she played with the team until 2021. Lehmann has a strong social media presence with 7.6 million Instagram followers and 53,000 Twitter followers.

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McKayla Maroney

Age: [BDAY:December 9, 1995]
Born: California, United States
Height: 5'3"
Weight: 101 lb
Event(s): Gymnast

Another member of the iconic Fierce Five U.S. women’s gymnastics team of the 2012 Olympics, McKayla Maroney is a retired gymnast from Newport Beach, California. She won gold medals at the 2011 and 2013 World Championships as well as the 2010 Pan American Championships. Her unimpressed face at the 2012 Olympics once went viral.

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Eleonora Romanova

Age: [BDAY:August 17, 1998]
Born: Sorokyne, Ukraine
Height: 5'9"
Weight: 121 lb
Event(s): Rhythmic Gymnast

Eleonora Romanova began training as a gymnast at the tender age of 6 when her mother introduced her to the sport. As a professional rhythmic gymnast, she’s made a name for herself by winning championships, changing nationality, and posting stunning photos to thousands of social media followers.

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Sylvanna Toledo

Age: [BDAY:August 19, 1982]
Born: Guatemala
Height: 5'1"
Weight: 125 lb
Event(s): Running

Sylvanna Toledo is a Guatemalan distance running athlete. Earlier results show marathon times of just over 3 hours, but she finished with a 2-hour and 56-minute time at the Chevron Houston Marathon in Houston, Texas, where she ultimately placed 57th. She also raced at the NaCAC Half Marathon Championships in May 2022.

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Keyt Alves

Age: [BDAY:January 8, 2000]
Born: São Paulo, Brazil
Height: 6'2"
Weight: 143 lb
Event(s): Volleyball

Keyt Alves is a professional volleyball player from Brazil. She earned a silver medal at the Superliga B tournament and gold at the Superliga C tournament and Catarinense Championship in 2022. She has a massive 947,000 follower base on Instagram as well as 161,000 followers on TikTok.

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Anna Kournikova

Age: [BDAY:June 7, 1981]
Born: Moscow, Russia
Height: 5'6"
Weight: 123 lb
Event(s): Tennis

From Moscow, Russia, former professional tennis player Anna Kournikova holds celebrity status. Although she never won a singles title, she won multiple Grand Slam doubles and WTA Championships titles alongside partner Martina Hingis. Since retiring in 2003, Kournikova now lives in Miami Beach with husband Enrique Igelsias.

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Chloe Cluchey

Age: [BDAY:November 14, 1998]
Born: Virginia, United States
Height: 5'6"
Weight: 136 lb
Event(s): Gymnast

Chloe Cuchey is a gymnast and social media influencer from Houston, Texas with nearly 350,000 Instagram followers. She’s known for her gymnastic performances with the Mountaineers team at West Virginia University and became the uneven bars champion at the Virginia State Championship in 2014.

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Robin Bone

Age: [BDAY:February 13, 1994]
Born: Ontario, Canada
Height: 5'7"
Weight: 125lb
Event(s): Pole Vault

Canadian pole vaulter Robin Bone has been gearing for the Olympics since graduating from Western University in London, Ontario. During her time competing for Western University’s Mustangs track and field team, she competed in pole vault, hurdles, and long jump, earning three national championships and establishing a new pole vault record of 4.24 meters.

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Allison Stokke

Age: [BDAY:March 22, 1989]
Born: California, United States
Height: 5'5"
Weight: 128 lb
Event(s): Pole Vault

Back when she was only a teenager, Allison Stokke broke a couple of pole vaulting records. Further down the line, she acquired a large Internet fan base due to her remarkable skill of making pole vaulting look sexy. She never stopped competing and has added sportswear modeling to her already impressive portfolio.

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Kora Schaberl

Age: [BDAY:October 3, 1998]
Born: Austria
Height: 6'0"
Weight: 187 lb
Event(s): Volleyball

This Austrian beauty has been rocking the beach volleyball scene since 2014 with impressive results. When she’s not playing for the championships with the rest of her team, Schaberl puts the degree she earned from the Brooklyn LIU to good use as a PR manager for VolleyUSA.

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Ingrid de Oliveira

Age: [BDAY:May 7, 1996]
Born: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Height: 5'2"
Weight: 127 lb
Event(s): Diver

Born in 1996 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Ingrid de Oliveira is a competitive diver. She competes in the 10-meter platform, individual, and synchronized events for the Fluminense club. Oliveira has appeared at the 2015 Pan American Games, 2015 World Aquatics Championships, and 2020 Summer Olympics.

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Hailie Deegan

Age: [BDAY:July 18, 2001]
Born: California, United States
Height: 5'9"
Weight: 132 lb
Event(s): Motorsports Racing Driver

Hailie Deegan is living proof that the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. The daughter of famous motocross rider, Brian Deegan, is paving the way for all young girls who dream of becoming professional NASCAR drivers. She’s the first female to win the West Series not once, but twice.

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Juhár Dalma

Age: [BDAY:October 14, 1999]
Born: Hungary
Height: 5'6"
Weight: 132 lb
Event(s): Volleyball

Juhár Dalma is a professional volleyball player from Budapest, Hungary. She plays for the Vasas SC Budapest volleyball club and has competed in the CEV Women’s Championships League and the CEV Women's Euros internationally. Her athletic endeavors are currently sponsored by vitamin and supplement company Nutri 8.

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Georgia Ellenwood

Age: [BDAY:August 5, 1995]
Born: British Columbia, Canada
Height: 5'5"
Weight: 138 lb
Event(s): Heptathlon, Pentathlon

Born in Vancouver, British Columbia, Georgia Ellenwood is a Canadian track and field athlete who competes in heptathlon and pentathlon. Her first international competition was at the 2011 World Youth Championships where she placed 12th. She placed 20th at the 2020 Olympics and first at the 2018 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships.

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Michelle Jenneke

Age: [BDAY:June 23, 1993]
Born: Kenthurst, Australia
Height: 5'6"
Weight: 136 lb
Event(s): 100 Metres Hurdles, Sprint Medley Relay

Michelle Jenneke is an Australian hurdler from Kenthurst. She’s competed internationally for many years, beginning with a silver medal for the 100-meter hurdles at the 2010 Summer Youth Olympics and most recently competing in the Commonwealth Games in 2018. She gained viral media attention for her pre-race dance warm-up.

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Lindsay Brewer

Age: [BDAY:April 17, 1997]
Born: Colorado, United States
Height: 5'4"
Weight: 121 lb
Event(s): Motorsports Racing Driver

A 24-year-old race car driver, Lindsay Brewer is one of few women in the sport. She started racing at age 11 after racing go-karts at a birthday party, which eventually led to more serious competition. She won the Legends Semi-Pro championship twice and recently returned to professional racing in 2021 at the Sonoma Raceway.

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Paige Spiranac

Age: [BDAY:March 26, 1993]
Born: Colorado, United States
Height: 5'5"
Weight: 130 lb
Event(s): Golfer

Paige Spiranac is a former professional golf player who now instructs golf on YouTube. She has over 145 videos and 260,000 subscribers on YouTube, as well as a massive 3.2 million Instagram followers. She previously played Division 1 college golf at the University of Arizona and San Diego State University.

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Olga Ntalla

Age: [BDAY:March 26, 2001]
Born: Greece
Height: 5'8"
Weight: 121 lb
Event(s): Backstroke Swimming

From Athens, Greece, Olga Ntalla is a former professional open water swimmer who specialized in backstroke events. She’s since turned her focus to modeling, finishing as runner-up on Greece’s Next Top Model and accumulating over 64,000 followers on Instagram. She’s currently managed by D Model Agency.

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Clara Fernandez Ortiz

Age: [BDAY:October 22, 2003]
Born: Barcelona, Spain
Height: 5'10"
Weight: 141 lb
Event(s): Pole Vault

Born in 2003, Clara Fernandez Ortiz is a Spanish pole vault athlete. She’s competed at numerous international events and has won over 21 pole vault titles. Based in Barcelona, Fernandez is sponsored by Nike and has an impressive social media presence with 421,000 Instagram followers.

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Alica Schmidt

Age: [BDAY:November 8, 1998]
Born: Worms, Germany
Height: 5'7"
Weight: 121 lb
Event(s): Sprint, 200 Metres, 400 Metres, 400 Metres Hurdles, 800 Metres

Born in 1998, Alica Schmidt is a track and field and running athlete from Ingolstadt, Germany. She began competing professionally in 2017, appearing at the 2017 European Athletics U20 Championships and 219 European Athletics U23 Championships. She opted out of the 2022 World Athletics Indoor Championships to focus on her outdoor season.

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Elena Krawzow

Age: [BDAY:October 26, 1993]
Born: Germany
Height: 5'6"
Weight: 130 lb
Event(s): Breaststroke, Freestyle

Elena Krawzow is a blind German Paralympic swimmer specializing in backstroke and freestyle. Her condition, macular degeneration, leaves her with only 3% vision. She won a silver medal in the 100-meter breaststroke at the 2012 London Paralympics and won gold in the same event at the 2020 Summer Olympic Games in Tokyo.

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Paula Novotna

Age: [BDAY:December 26, 1992]
Born: Czech Republic
Height: 5'1"
Weight: 110 lb
Event(s): Kitesurfer

Professional kitesurfer and wingfoiler Paula Novotna is from the Czech Republic and speciales in the freestyle discipline. She currently lives in Greece, but says her favorite spot to compete is in Brazil. Her favorite kitesurfing tricks are the KGB and heart attack. She recently explored the amazing waters of Zanzibar.

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Ivona Dadic

Age: [BDAY:December 29, 1993]
Born: Wels, Austria
Height: 5'8"
Weight: 141 lb
Event(s): Heptathlon

Ivona Dadic is an Australian track and field athlete who competes in the heptathlon event. She won a bronze medal at the 2015 European U23 Championships in Estonia and the 2016 European Championships in Amsterdam. She’s a three-time Olympian and is sponsored by Puma and Vitamin Well.

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Sasha Digiulian

Age: [BDAY:October 23, 1992]
Born: Virginia, United States
Height: 5'2"
Weight: 150 lb
Event(s): Rock Climber

Professional rock climber Sasha Digiulian has enjoyed a long career in the sport. She began competing early in life, and climbed her first 5.13b when she was 11. Digiulian spent many years focused on international indoor competition and has also completed some of the hardest outdoor climbs in the world.

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Gina Carano

Age: [BDAY:April 16, 1982]
Born: Texas, United States
Height: 5'6"
Weight: 143 lb
Event(s): Former Mixed Martial Artist

Dubbed “the face of women's MMA,” Gina Carano spent years as a mixed martial art winning champion. She is the embodiment of where beauty meets martial arts. After retiring from fighting, Carano focused her efforts on acting, having starred in several films and TV shows, including Disney’s The Mandalorian.

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Traci Callahan

Age: [BDAY:February 20, 1987]
Born: Califronia, United States
Height: 6'2
Weight: 145 lb
Event(s): Beach Volleyball

Traci Callahan is a former professional beach volleyball player from the U.S. who began playing on the AVP circuit in 2012. She graduated from Concordia University where she was named Female Athlete of the Year. Callahan is an outdoors lover, having completed a 3-week backpacking trip across 500 miles in Spain.

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Natalie Decker

Age: [BDAY:June 25, 1997]
Born: Wisconsin, United States
Height: 5'3"
Weight: 112 lb
Event(s): Motorsports Racing Driver

Natalie Decker is a professional stock car race driver from Eagle River, Wisconsin. She began racing go-karts at a young age, eventually competing on the NASCAR circuit. Her best finish was in 2019 in 19th place, and her most recent race was at the 2020 NASCAR Hall of Fame 200 in 2020.

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Caroline Wozniacki

Age: [BDAY:July 11, 1990]
Born: Odense, Denmark
Height: 5'8"
Weight: 138 lb
Event(s): Tennis

Hailing from Denmark, Former professional tennis player Caroline Woznlacki was once top-ranked in singles for 71 weeks between 2010 and 2011. Following a junior Grand Slam win, she went on to earn 30 WTA singles titles and won the Grand Slam singles in the 2018 Australian Open.

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Florentina lusco

Age: [BDAY:April 8, 1996]
Born: Deva, Romania
Height: 5'7"
Weight: 154 lb
Event(s): Long Jump

Born in 1996, Florentina Iusco is a Romanian track and field athlete specializing in long jump. She originally began her sports career in gymnastics, but focused on her strengths in athletics to eventually earn double gold medals at the 2013 World Youth Championships. She’s since competed at the Olympic Games and numerous other international competitions.

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Phoebe Harris

Age: [BDAY:April 17, 2002]
Born: Auckland, New Zealand
Height: 5'7"
Weight: 130 lb
Event(s): Swimming: 200 Breaststroke, 100 Breaststroke

Hailing from Auckland, New Zealand, Phoebe Harris is an open water and pool swimmer. She’s enjoyed an impressive youth career at competitions such as the Wellington Capital Classic and the Kohl Swim Series. Harris also enjoys surfing and is a social media influencer with over 129,000 Instagram followers.

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Kassidy Cook

Age: [BDAY:May 9, 1995]
Born: Flordia, United States
Height: 5'2"
Weight: 126 lb
Event(s): Diving

Kassidy Cook is an American diver who specialized in 3-meter individual springboard. She failed to qualify for the 2012 Olympics by 0.4 points, but qualified for and placed 13th at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio. Following her Olympic performance, Cook graduated from Stanford University in 2018.

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Des'ree Barnes

Age: [BDAY:September 6,2002]
Born: Brisbane, Australia
Height: 5'4"
Weight: 122 lb
Event(s): BMX Rider and Weight Lifter

Des’ree Barnes is a sports game changer. She won her first Challenge Class World Title at just six years old and has since won four more world titles. Barnes is a multi-sport athlete, having earned national titles in Olympic weightlifting and recently getting into track cycling.

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Paige VanZant

Age: [BDAY:March 26, 1994]
Born: Oregon, United States
Height: 5'3"
Weight: 125 lb
Event(s): Mixed Martial Artist

Mixed martial artist, professional wrestler, and boxer Paige VanZant is currently signed to All Elite Wrestling and Bare Knuckle Fight Championship. She was previously signed to the Ultimate Fighting Championship as a flyweight division fighter. VanZant once earned a performance of the night bonus for a knockout jumping switch kick.

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Aly Raisman

Age: [BDAY:May 25, 1994]
Born: Massachusetts, United States
Height: 5'1"
Weight: 114 lb
Event(s): Gymnast

Aly Raisman was the captain of the famous Fierce Five and Final Five U.S. women’s gymnastics teams in the 2012 and 2016 Olympics respectively. She won gold medals for her performances in the team and floor competitions and bronze on the balance beam in 2012. She’s the third-most decorated American gymnast in Olympic history.

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Alysha Newman

Age: [BDAY:June 29, 1994]
Born: London, England
Height: 5'7"
Weight: 138 lb
Event(s): Pole Vault

Born in 1994, Alysha Newman is a Canadian track field athlete from London, Ontario who specializes in pole vault. She has many international appearances and titles, winning a gold medal at the 2018 Commonwealth Games and setting a record height of 4.75 meters and competing at the 2016 and 2020 Olympic Games.

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Angie Dusak

Age: [BDAY:June 29, 1998]
Born: West Palm Beach, Florida
Height: 5'8"
Weight: 125 lb
Event(s): Figure Skater

Angie Dusak is an American figure skating athlete and fitness influencer. In addition to almost 300,000 followers on Instagram, Dusak has a Youtube channel with about 4,000 subscribers that features fun workouts and sponsored Gymshark content. She’s currently pursuing a Master’s degree in sports science and human performance.

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Molly Kirk

Age: [BDAY:January 31, 2000]
Born: Atlantic Beach, Florida
Height: 5'5"
Weight: 120 lb
Event(s): World Surf League

Molly Kirk is a professional surfer from the United States. After several years of modest competition results, she placed 13th at the Barbados Surf Pro event. Kirk also enjoys yoga and fashionable swimsuits and beachwear, which she shows off to nearly 60,000 followers on her Instagram account.

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Eugenie Bouchard

Age: [BDAY:February 25, 1994]
Born: Montreal, Canada
Height: 5'8"
Weight: 127 lb
Event(s): Tennis

Canadian tennis player Eugenie Bouchard is known for her performance at the 2014 Wimbledon Championships, where she became the first Canadian player to reach a Grand Slam tournament final in singles. Bouchard’s playing style is notably aggressive with powerful groundstrokes that have allowed her to win over many top-ranked players.

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Khaddi Sagnia

Age: [BDAY:April 20, 1994]
Born: Helsingborg, Sweden
Height: 5'8'
Weight: 141 lb
Event(s): Long Jump

Known as Kaddi, Khadijatou Sagnia is a Swedish track and field athlete specializing in long jump. She began her impressive athletic career when she won gold in triple long jump at the 2010 Youth Olympics. She has since competed at the 2016 and 2020 Summer Olympic Games as well as numerous World Championships.

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Nevin Harrison

Age: [BDAY:June 2, 2002]
Born: Washington, United States
Height: 5'7"
Weight: 160 lb
Event(s): Sprint Canoeist

Nevin Harrison is a sprint canoeist from Seattle, Washington. She began competing for the U.S. when she was 15, competing at the 2017 ICD Olympic Hopes Regatta in the Czech Republic. She won gold medals in the C-1 200-meter race in the 2020 Olympics, 2019 World Championships, and the 2019 Pan American Games.

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Sarah Gorden

Age: [BDAY:September 13, 1992]
Born: Illinois, United States
Height: 5'4"
Weight: 110 lb
Event(s): Soccer

Sarah Gordon is an American soccer player from Elk Grove Village, Illinois, who plays for the Angel City Football Club. She began playing soccer at age four, then later competed as a hurdler and soccer player during her time at DePaul University. She played for the U.S. women’s soccer team in 2019 and 2020.

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Amalie Iuel

Age: [BDAY:April 17, 1994]
Born: Aalbord, Denmark
Height: 5'8"
Weight: 134 lb
Event(s): 400 Metres Hurdles

Amalie Iuel is a 400-meter hurdler athlete from Norway. She initially competed as a Dane, but switched to representing Norway after receiving citizenship. She attended the University of Southern California and placed seventh at the NCAA championships in 2015. Iuel later competed in the 2016 Olympics in Rio, placing 29th overall.

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Mari Paraíba

Age: [BDAY:July 30, 1986]
Born: Campina Grande, Brazil
Height: 5'9"
Weight: 165 lb
Event(s): Volleyball

Mari Paraíba is a volleyball player from Brazil. She plays for the Brazil women’s national volleyball team as an outsider hitter, and has played for clubs such as Osasco Voleibol Clube, Minas Tenis Clube, and EC Pinheiros. As of 2021, she plays for Olympiakos CFP.

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Riley Catherine

Age: [BDAY:May 5, 2000]
Born: Alabama, USA
Height: 5'6"
Weight: 130 lb
Event(s): Pole Vault

Riley Catherine is an American pole vaulter from Hoover, Alabama who competes for the University of Alabama. She was an AHSAA outdoor pole vault champion in 2018 and was her high school’s record holder. Since attending university, Catherine has cleared a career-best height of 3.89 meters and finished top 10 at most events.

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Alex Morgan

Age: [BDAY:July 2, 1989]
Born: Califronia, United States
Height: 5'5"
Weight: 136 lb
Event(s): Soccer

Alex Morgan is an American soccer player from Diamond Bar, California. She currently plays striker for the San Diego Wave Football Club in the NWSL, as well as for the U.S. women’s national soccer team. Morgan appeared in the 2012, 2016, and 2020 Summer Olympics as well as the 2011, 2015, and 2019 FIFA cups.

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Ivet Lalova-Collio

Age: [BDAY:May 18, 1984]
Born: Sofia, Bulgaria
Height: 5'4"
Weight: 119 lb
Event(s): Sprints 100 Metres, 200 Metres

Bulgarian track and field athlete Ivet LaLova-Collio specializes in the 100 and 200 meter events. One of the fastest women ever, she finished fourth in the 2004 Olympics and went on to appear in four more Olympics. LaLova also earned gold and silver medals at various European Athletics Championships throughout her career.

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Maryna Bekh

Age: [BDAY:December 30, 1998]
Born: Moroziv, Ukraine
Height: 5'7"
Weight: 136 lb
Event(s): Long Jump, Triple Jumper

Maryna Bekh is not just an athlete, but also a woman with immense inner strength. While her home country of Ukraine was suffering, she still found the drive to train for the 2022 World Athletics Indoor Championships and took home the silver. "I devote this medal to all Ukrainian people,” she said after her win.

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Lauren Fisher

Age: [BDAY:February 1, 1994]
Born: Califronia, Unites States
Height: 5'5"
Weight: 140 lb
Event(s): CrossFit

With over a decade of CrossFit competitions behind her, Lauren Fisher is an inspiration for women all over the world. She fell in love with CrossFit by accident back when playing basketball. Since then, she’s been in numerous competitions, won several titles, and started her own business helping other women achieve their fitness goals.

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Blair Evans

Age: [BDAY:April 3, 1991]
Born: Perth, Australia
Height: 5'7"
Weight: 143 lb
Event(s): Freestyle

Blair Evans is basically an Olympian mermaid. She represented her home country of Australia twice at the summer Olympics and once brought home the silver medal. When she’s not in the water, the freestyle swimmer is a mental health advocate who posts adorable pictures of her pooch on Instagram.

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Olivia McTaggart

Age: [BDAY:January 9, 2000]
Born: Southport, Australia
Height: 5'6"
Weight: 136 lb
Event(s): Pole Vault

Olivia McTaggart is a former gymnast who found her true calling when she switched to pole vaulting. The young athlete broke New Zealand records when she was only a teenager and has since been professionally competing all over the world, most recently representing her country at the 2022 World Athletics Indoor Championships.

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Taylor Quiring

Age: [BDAY:June 25, 1997]
Born: Nebraska, Unites States
Height: 5'9"
Weight: 130 lb
Event(s): Volleyball

Taylor Quiring’s values lie in her faith, her family, and, of course, her athletic career. During college, she dabbled in multiple sports, including track and basketball, but her true passion was volleyball. It’s no coincidence that her team tends to win most games they’re in.

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Laurie Denommée

Age: [BDAY:June 25, 2000]
Born: Saint-Eustache, Quebec
Height: 5'6"
Weight: 120 lb
Event(s): Gymnast

For years, this French-Canadian beauty has been making waves in gymnastics competitions. Laurie Denommée has been competing on the international stage since 2017 and most notably won two medals at the 2018 World Challenge Cup. She’s on her way to the World Championship and we can only wish her the best of luck!

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Aurelia Roos

Age: [BDAY:August 8, 2004]
Born: Estonia
Height: 5'5"
Weight: 120 lb
Event(s): Swimmer

Aurelia Roos may be young, but she hasn’t failed in making her home country of Estonia proud. In 2021, the 16-year-old swimmer competed in the European Junior Championships with promising results. She’s definitely an athlete that’s going to achieve many wonderful things in the future.

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Sandra Mayer

Age: [BDAY:September 24, 1988]
Born: Australia
Height: 5'7"
Weight: 125 lb
Event(s): Gymnast

The very-talented gymnast Sandra Mayer competed in several European and World Championships during the span of her career. Originally from Austria, Mayer was the first gymnast from her country to win a medal at the World Cup. While now retired, her achievements will live on forever.

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Erica Fontaine

Age: [BDAY:July 22, 1998]
Born: Virginia, United States
Height: 5'7"
Weight: 127 lb
Event(s): Gymnast

The stunning Erica Fontaine rose to fame as a gymnast who likes to share her journey on Instagram with her over 600,000 followers. She competed in the Junior Olympics for several years in a row. When she’s not taking part in competitions, Fontaine shows off her impressive… ahem… assets on social media.

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Sophia Florsch

Age: [BDAY:December 1, 2000]
Born: Grünwald, Germany
Height: 5'4"
Weight: 121 lb
Event(s): Motorsports Racing Driver

Sophia Florsch can drive. She can drive really fast. So fast that she was the youngest participant to ever win the Ginetta Junior Championship. On top of that, this impressive racer also owns her very own fashion line and does a bit of modeling on the side. She’s a very well-rounded individual.

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Keira Stephens

Age: [BDAY:March 17, 2003]
Born: Australia
Height: 6'1"
Weight: 140 lb
Event(s): Paralympic Swimmer

Keira Stephens is one Australian girl who refused to let a disability define what she can and cannot do. Instead, she worked hard, found what she was good at, and won multiple medals as a world-class paralympic swimmer. At only 19, she’s quickly rising to become one of the best athletes Australia has to offer.

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Nini Oliveira

Age: [BDAY:March 17, 1999]
Born: Brazil
Height: 5'3"
Weight: 110 lb
Event(s): Ultra Trail Runner

As the hard-working ultra trail runner she is, Nini Oliveira is taking the internet by storm. The Brazilian athlete is showing her entrepreneurial skills by dabbling with Instagram and TikTok, where she posts inspiring fitness-related videos. She’s also written an ebook to help other aspiring runners follow in her footsteps.

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Kristina Baskett

Age: [BDAY:March 17, 1997]
Born: Normandy Park, Washington
Height: 5'2"
Weight: 110 lb
Event(s): Gymnast

At the age of 25, Kristina Baskett’s resume is nothing short of impressive. She’s an accomplished gymnast who started training when still a toddler and won a national championship. You might have seen her in some of your favorite movies and TV shows, including Game of Thrones, as she’s also a sought-after Hollywood stunt woman.

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Paraskevi Papachristou

Age: [BDAY:April 17, 1989]
Born: Athens, Greece
Height: 5'7"
Weight: 117 lb
Event(s): Triple Jump, Long Jump

This triple and long jumping athlete has been representing Greece on the world stage for many years. Despite being hit by a controversy a few years back, Paraskevi Papachristou never faltered in showing off her mad athletic skills. Notably, she won the gold at the European Team Championships in 2019.

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Amalie Mikkelsen

Age: [BDAY:May 15, 1997]
Born: Denmark
Height: 6'3"
Weight: 140 lb
Event(s): Swimmer

Amalie Mikkelsen is a stunning professional swimmer from Denmark. She proudly represented her country at the Swimming World Cup and took home the bronze medal. On top of being talented in the water, Mikkelsen has also earned a law degree. Smart, talented, and beautiful – this woman is the full package.

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Morgan Reid

Age: [BDAY:June 13, 1995]
Born: Ohio, United States
Height: 5'5"
Weight: 128 lb
Event(s): Soccer

As someone who came from a sport-loving family, Morgan Reid became a force to be reckoned with on the soccer field. Her career took off when she was in high school and continued while she was a student at Duke University. She most recently played for the Orlando Pride.

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Lexy Denaburg

Age: [BDAY:June 6, 2001]
Born: Florida, United States
Height: 6'0"
Weight: 145 lb
Event(s): Beach Volleyball

Lexy Denaburg first showed her talent for beach volleyball when she was still a teen in high school. She’s now one of UCLA’s key players, having already beaten several records and managed to lead her team to the finals. This is a young athlete with a bright future in front of her.

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Avril Mathie

Age: [BDAY:June 26, 1987]
Born: New South Wales, Australia
Height: 5'7"
Weight: 119lb
Event(s): Boxing

Avril Mathie is an Australian who had a dream. She wanted to be a professional boxer. So she moved to the U.S. to pursue said career. She’s doing amazing, winning most fights, and spends her spare time as a professional model. Now her eyes are set on the World Championship and we’re all closely watching.

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