Simone Biles - Gymnastics

Moving from our intro, let’s talk about a star who shines bright in gymnastics. Simone Biles keeps pushing limits in her sport. She’s not just an Olympic champ, but also a voice for mental health.

Biles shows girls they can do anything they set their minds to. Her strength goes beyond the gym floor.

Biles is more than flips and twists. She’s a role model who lifts others up. “I want girls to know they can achieve anything,” she says. This message rings true in all she does. Biles proves that being tough means taking care of your mind too.

She’s writing a new playbook for what it means to be an elite athlete.

Serena Williams - Tennis

From gymnastics to tennis, we now turn to a true legend. Serena Williams keeps breaking barriers in 2025. She’s not just a tennis star. She’s a champion for women in sports. Serena speaks up for equal pay in tennis.

She also works with Nike to help other female athletes.

Serena started a cool project in 2019. It’s called the Serena Williams Design Crew. This team makes sports gear for women. In 2022, Serena talked about leaving tennis in Vogue magazine.

But she’s still fighting for women in sports. She helps run Nike’s Athlete Think Tank. This group finds ways to support more women in sports.

I’ve never been the right kind of woman. Oversized and overconfident. Too mean if I don’t smile. Too black for my tennis whites. Too motivated for motherhood. But I’m proving, time and time again, there’s no wrong way to be a woman. – Serena Williams

Naomi Osaka - Tennis

Naomi Osaka keeps breaking records in tennis. She’s ranked 60th in the world in 2025, but that’s not her best. Back in 2019, she was number one! Osaka has won four big tournaments called Grand Slams.

That’s a huge deal in tennis.

Now, Osaka is a mom. She had a baby girl named Shai. But she didn’t stop playing tennis. She’s making a comeback! It’s hard to be a mom and a top player. But Osaka is doing it. She shows that women can be great athletes and moms too.

Fans are excited to see what she’ll do next on the court.

Eileen Gu - Freeskiing

Eileen Gu is a star in freestyle skiing. She’s young but already making waves. In 2022, she won three medals at the Winter Olympics. That’s a first for any freeskier! Gu was born in 2003 and skis for China.

She’s great at halfpipe and slopestyle events.

Time magazine named Gu one of the 100 Most Influential People in 2022. She’s not just good at skiing. Gu also speaks up for what she believes in. She wants more girls to try extreme sports.

Next up, we’ll look at another amazing athlete who’s changing the game in soccer.

Megan Rapinoe - Soccer

Megan Rapinoe is a soccer star who keeps breaking records. She’s played 203 games for the U.S. Women’s National Team. That’s a lot! She’s scored 63 goals in those games, putting her 10th on the all-time list.

But Rapinoe doesn’t just score. She helps others score too. She has 73 assists, which is the third-most in team history.

Rapinoe shines in big games. In World Cups, she’s scored 9 goals. In 2019, she won the Golden Boot. That means she was the top scorer. Rapinoe has been playing for over 17 years. She keeps getting better with age.

Her skills on the field make her a true leader. Next up, let’s look at another amazing athlete who’s changing the game.

Mikaela Shiffrin - Skiing

Mikaela Shiffrin is a skiing superstar. She’s won 84 World Cup races, beating Lindsey Vonn’s old record. That’s a lot of wins! Shiffrin is really good at slalom and giant slalom. She zooms down snowy hills faster than anyone else.

Shiffrin is close to breaking another big record. She only needs three more wins to have the most World Cup victories ever. That’s for both men and women skiers. She’s already an Olympic champ, but this would make her the best ski racer in history.

Next up, let’s look at another amazing athlete who’s changing the game.

Caster Semenya - Track and Field

Caster Semenya is a star in track and field. She’s fast and strong, winning big races all over the world. In 2018, she got a special award. Track & Field News named her the World Women’s Athlete of the Year.

She won with 17 votes and an 87.7% approval rating. That’s a lot of people saying she’s great!

Semenya runs really fast in the 800-meter race. Her best time in 2018 was 1:54.25. That’s super quick! She’s won many medals and broken records. But some people argue about her running because of her body.

Still, Semenya keeps racing and inspiring others. She shows that hard work pays off in sports.

Manuela Mandl - Snowboarding

From track to snow, we move to another amazing female athlete. Manuela Mandl is a star on the slopes. She’s Austria’s first snowboard freeride world champion. That’s a big deal!

Mandl isn’t just great at snowboarding. She also cares a lot about our planet. She speaks up about climate change. As a POW ambassador, she works to protect the environment. Mandl shows that athletes can be champions in their sport and for important causes too.

She’s making waves both on and off the snow.

Nouria Newman - Kayaking

Nouria Newman is a kayaking superstar. She’s the first woman to go down a 100-foot waterfall. That’s as tall as a 10-story building! She’s also won big races like the Ottawa XL. Nouria isn’t just good at one thing.

She’s great at many types of kayaking.

Nouria has won world titles in extreme kayaking. She’s also grabbed gold in canoe slalom. This shows how skilled she is on the water. Nouria keeps pushing what’s possible in her sport.

She’s inspiring other women to try wild water adventures too.