Rankings & Lists
Greatest Female Athletes of All Time
The greatest female athletes in history, ranked across every sport and era — from track and field pioneers and tennis champions to Olympic gold medallists and world-title holders who changed sport forever.
The greatest female athletes in history, ranked across every sport and era — from track and field pioneers and tennis champions to Olympic gold medallists and world-title holders who changed sport forever.
Methodology: Ranked by dominance within their sport, measured by world titles, Olympic golds and the degree to which each athlete elevated standards for women in their discipline. Cross-sport comparisons weigh the competitive depth of each sport and the global reach of the athlete's influence.