For years women athletes have defied the gender inequality concept in the sports arena. They have proved to the world their athletic prowess by winning and creating unbelievable records. However, the idea of breaking gender notions did not take place in a day. It took several female athletes like Serena Williams, and Simone Biles to excel in their sports and promote women empowerment in the athletic sector. Remembering their contribution, the internet recently jotted the names of four female athletes, who would make it to Women?s Sports Mount Rushmore.
On June 20, a Twitter user named Woof Clitzer dropped an interesting question on the online platform. She asked netizens to name four women athletes who according to them should have their faces carved just like the four US presidents on Mount Rushmore. In no time, the question gained great traction as many users jumped to express their outlook on it.
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America?s famous, Mount Rushmore represents the four prolific politicians who impeccably established the birth, growth, development, and preservation of the country. Just like in politics, several female athletes are highly respected for establishing the progress of women in sports.
Therefore, the Twitter user?s question stirred massive conversation in the comment section. She asked in her post,
I have a question for my friends. Who is on your WOMEN’S SPORTS Mount Rushmore?
? ?WOOF CLITZER? (@ESPNFrankie) June 20, 2023
Among the many women athletes, two renowned names popularly taken were Serena Williams and Simone Biles. No doubt, these two legendary players have been supremely influential athletes.
23-time Grand Slam winner Serena Williams set an example of revolutionizing the sport with her powerful tennis prowess. Nevertheless, the retired player was one of the only six women in the Open era to complete a Career Grand Slam. On the other hand, Simone Biles, a four-time Olympic gold medallist inspired the world with her resilience and fought her setbacks to emerge as the greatest gymnast of all time. In fact, she also reminded the world that mental well-being is above everything and no athlete should compromise with it.
As these athletes have inspired budding female athletes and sports enthusiasts, many of the users shared their opinion of the greatest female athletes. Take a look.
Twitter pays tribute to the greatest female athletes
Celebrating the achievements of Serena Williams and Simone Biles, many users candidly took their names,
i love how everyone agrees on simone biles and serena williams, true GOATs
— kaela is in kanthony land 🌷🐝 (@kaekaecurtis) June 20, 2023
As a classic overthinker who absolutely will agonize over things like this, I’m sticking with two for now. Both GOATs 🐐 (of any sport, regardless of gender), both role models, both unafraid to advocate for themselves.
Simone Biles & Serena Williams https://t.co/MiuMkVmrs3 pic.twitter.com/tmKU6TUg7V— DanaERTurton (@danada0109) June 21, 2023
In another user’s opinion, the list of greatest female athletes should have skier Mikaela Shiffrin‘s name. Recently, Shiffrin achieved the feat of winning the highest number of World Cup titles surpassing Lindsey Vonn.
Nobody mentioning Mikaela Shiffrin… the most decorated skier of all time… male or female… and she's not done. Her record will likely stand for multiple generations. Serena, Biles and Ledecky are obvious and don't need explanation.
— AP (@AMP_US) June 20, 2023
Moreover, many users shared names of athletes from several sports who have equally proved their prowess,
This is difficult for me because so many female athletes have inspired me and sparked my interest in sports but I’ll go with Dominique Dawes, Serena Williams, Allyson Felix and Simone Biles https://t.co/84pvITdgjN
— 🇵🇸 (@TheKay_O) June 21, 2023
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Babe Didrikson, Wilma Rudolph, Peggy Fleming, Kathleen Ledecky.
Simone Biles is my consideration for a tie with Peggy Fleming.
— Boxmaster Babe 🟧🟦✡️ (@BabeBoxmaster) June 20, 2023
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Comparing the achievements of these athletes would not be fair to their greatness. Every female athlete has invaluably contributed to the sports arena. Their achievements have paved the way for many little girls to dream and make them come true.
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