The entire US sports community is currently beaming with pride as some of its athletes have achieved a new career high. After attaining multiple accolades in their respective sports, these athletes have taken their meteoric rise off the field as they got into the valuable Forbes’ 30 Under 30 list. The annual list has 600 leaders from North America which includes 20 various industries.
The top 5 women from the sports world who made the cut are Angel Reese, Sha’Carri Richardson, Kate Douglass, Jessica Pegula, and Olivia Dunne. These women have proved their worth and their hunger for success with every step they take in their careers. Their admirers are on cloud nine to witness their idols at the pinnacle of their vocations.
LSU stars shining in the Forbes’ prestigious list
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Sha’Carri Richardson, the track and field sensation of the US has had her fair share of struggles and she has gracefully made a comeback proving her worth. She disappointed herself when she failed to launch her career in 2021 due to a failed drug test for marijuana.
She after this suspension, came back storming in 2023 and showcased her dominant force. She reigned the 100-meter realm this season and delivered the race of her life at the 2023 World Athletics Championships. She added multiple feathers to her hat and made her way to the Forbes list.
Next on the Forbes list is the 21-year-old basketball player Angel Reese. This talent led LSU to its first-ever women’s basketball national championship in 2023.
With this, Reese earned the NCAA Tournament’s Most Outstanding Player award. She also gained the status of one of the most marketable stars of the NCAA’s latest NIL era by dealing with renowned brands like Coach, Reebok, PepsiCo’s Starry, and others.
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Then is the rising gymnastics star Olivia Dunne. This LSU superstar isn’t just famous for her commendable skills on uneven bars but also patted on the back for her NIL era. She with more than 12 million followers on her social media deals with multiple famous brands like Vuori, Motorola, and others.
Another name is Kate Douglass who is one of the most versatile swimmers in America. At the young age of 22, she has already added multiple accolades to her name. She is the first swimmer to win three individual national titles in three different strokes.
With this, Douglas also has 15 NCAA titles. This young talent also won gold in the 2021 Tokyo Olympics and stacked up nine medals amidst the 2022 and 2023 World Championships.
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The fifth name is the staunch tennis player Jessica Pegula. She cracked her way into success in this realm a little later than others at the age of 24.
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Ever since then, she has been no. 3 in singles in 2022 and No. 1 in doubles in 2023. According to Forbes, she also makes an estimated $ 6 million from endorsements and also owns a skincare business. She sets the example of an ideal all-rounder.
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