First modern Olympics featured women in 1900 Paris Games. Hélène de Pourtalès became first female Olympic champion. Margaret Abbott won first American women's golf gold medal. Women competed in sailing, tennis, and croquet
Born in Los Angeles in 1959, Griffith Joyner started running at age 14. Won Jesse Owens National Youth Games twice at age 14 and 15. Graduated from UCLA with psychology degree in 1983
Volleyball players are among the most talented and beautiful athletes worldwide. List is not ranked and determined by various factors. Players have made significant impact since late 1970s
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Personal trainer created poll to showcase most beautiful female athletes. List features athletes from various sports with impressive achievements
Christen Press leads with 60 points as US Women's Soccer striker. Alysha Newman ranks 59th with gold medal in pole vault. Winifer Fernandez and Sabina Altynbekova complete top 44