USA has a long history of supporting female sports teams. Biney, Schmitt or Edwards are just a few examples of female athletes who have made a name for themselves in the world of sports. However, despite all these women's sports team victories, there are some female athletes that deserve special recognition. Let's take a look a few of the most prominent. What do you think should become the next Olympic gold-medalist? What's your opinion on these female athletes?
Biney
Maame biney is an American short-track speed skater. She won bronze at the 2018 Winter Olympics' Women's Short Track event. She was in PyeongChang for the 2018 Winter Olympics' short track competition. Biney's extraordinary performance has attracted worldwide attention. Here are some things you should know about her. She is a true champion who is determined to win the world's best competition.
Schmitt
Allison Schmitt, one of the USA's most decorated female athletes, has spoken about her battle with depression. After the 2012 Olympic Games, she was dropped from the national team as well as the world championships. She also struggled to cope with depression. She fell into deep depression. She had a difficult time competing at the 2016 Olympic trials. Thankfully, her determination to return to the pool was rewarded and she has become a US Olympic swimming champion again.
Vollmer
Dana Whitney Vollmer is a five-time Olympic gold medalist and former world record holder in the swimming competition. In the event she won at 2004 Summer Olympics, she set the world record. She also won the Olympic bronze, and the bronze medal at 2008 Summer Olympics. A former college swimmer, she has been training for years to become a world-class competitor. Here are five reasons Vollmer has been so successful:
Joyner-Kersee
Jacqueline Joyner Kersee from the USA, a retired track and cross athlete, has won four Olympic bronze medals. She is a great long jumper and heptathlete. She was awarded the 1984 Olympic long jump title. Joyner-Kersee won the silver medal for the long jump in 1996.
Evans
Aja Evans, bobsledder, was an Olympic medalist with Team USA. She also serves as a brakeman for the bobsled. Growing up in Chicago, she was an All-American shotputter and a track-and-field City Champion. Evans, a University of Illinois student, won a shotput title and was an All American in track. She won the Olympic gold medal in shot put after joining the bobsled team.
Voisin
Maggie Voisin, a U.S. Olympic female athlete, is this year's Maggie Voisin. After suffering a fractured leg, she missed 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics. She returned to competing at the 2018 Winter Olympics, but missed the podium after suffering a torn left ACL. The injury sidelined her for eight years, but Voisin is ready to compete.
Retton
Retton was a 2004 member of the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports. This organization was created by the U.S government to encourage Americans of all ages and increase their physical activity. The council is part of the United States Department of Health and Human Services' Office of Public Health and Science. Although the bill was not passed, Retton helped to end the proposal by meeting with its sponsor.