Mighty Jackie

Few women competed in sports until the late 19th and early 20th centuries, but since then there have been several inspiring female athletes. Mia Hamm played on the United States women’s national soccer team. Venus and Serena Williams are famous tennis players who are both Wimbledon champions. Laila Ali is a professional boxer and the second woman to win a WBC title. Who are some other female athletes that you admire?

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