Alma Wagen
The first female mountain guide in North America, she opened up career opportunities for women in the climbing world as a trailblazer for female climbing guides and rangers in national parks.
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Dr Jessica Gallagher
Record-breaking Australian Paralympian and sport ambassador.
Dr Bridie O’Donnell
Australian cyclist, physician and sports broadcaster
Sharice Davids
Rep. Sharice Davids is the first openly LGBTQ Native American woman to serve in the US Congress.
Dr Susan Alberti
Australian businesswoman, philanthropist and sports advocate
Clara Copley
Irish boxing promoter
Anne Blunt
Despite suffering through a tumultuous marriage to Wilfrid Scawen Blunt, Lady Anne became incredibly accomplished through her passions for writing, travel, and horses.
Marjorie Jackson
Marjorie Jackson was the first Australian woman to win an Olympic gold medal in athletics in 1952.
Mildred McDaniel
Atlanta native Mildred McDaniel excelled in basketball and gained fame in track and field by winning Olympic gold and setting a world record in the high jump.
Louise Suggs
Louise Suggs was one of the charter members of the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA), and her competitiveness, accuracy, and “picture swing” led her to a phenomenal amateur and professional career in golf.