Iris Critchell
Iris Cummings Critchell served as a Women Airforce Service Pilot during World War II. The National Flight Instructors inducted her into the Hall of Fame in 2000 for her exemplary career as a flight instructor.
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All-American Girls Professional Baseball League
The All-American Girls Professional Baseball League (AAGPBL) was formed in 1943 at the height of World War II with the intention to help offset possible revenue loss and keep baseball in the public eye.
Iris Kellett
20th century Irish showjumper and horse trainer
Nannie Power O’Donoghue
Irish journalist, equestrian and writer
Lorna McConchie
Lorna McConchie was an inspirational leader in Australian physical education and the popular sport of netball.
Joyce Brown
Joyce Brown was coach of the world champion Australian netball team.
Chris Birch
American astronaut, bioengineer and competitive cyclist
Regine Tugade-Watson
Regine Tugade-Watson is a world champion in athletics and was one of was one of five Guamanian athletes who participated in the Rio 2016 Olympics.
Angela Katson
US Navy officer and ultra-marathon runner
Kirstie Ennis
Former US Marine, who is an amputee, snowboarder, mountaineer and activist