Angela Katson
US Navy officer and ultra-marathon runner
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Kirstie Ennis
Former US Marine, who is an amputee, snowboarder, mountaineer and activist
Dr Tenley E Albright
American surgeon and figure skater
Bobbi Gibb
In 1966, Bobbi Gibb became the first woman to run the Boston Marathon in an unofficial capacity. She did not officially enter the race and instead joined the starting field shortly after the race started. Gibb finished the race in 3:21:40 and placed 126th overall.
Janet Guthrie
Originally an aerospace engineer, Janet Guthrie began racing part time in 1963 on the Sports Car Club of America circuit. By 1972, she was racing full time and in 1977 she became the first woman to qualify and compete in both the Indianapolis 500 and the Daytona 500.
Kathrine Switzer
In 1967, Katherine Switzer became the first woman to run the Boston Marathon as an officially registered competitor. During the race, race manager Jock Semple tried to stop Switzer from running but was unsuccessful in his attempt and she continued on finishing with a time of 4:20:00.
Charlotte Oelschlägel
Though ice skating has been around for centuries, it only came into its current form and fashion in the mid-19th century and was still taking shape as a professional and competitive sport when Charlotte Oelschlägel took up the activity.
Velma Springstead
Trailblazing Canadian track and field athlete
Kay Cottee
In 1988, Kay Cottee completed the first solo, non-stop and unassisted voyage around the world by a woman.
Wauba Debar
Indigenous swimmer from Tasmania who saved her captors from stormy seas