Title IX

Top 40 Female Athletes

They've thrilled and inspired us. Now, we honor their greatness: the Top 40 female athletes of the past 40 years. And our countdown is complete:
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More than a dream

By winning Olympic gold in 1996, the female Dream Team paved the way for a new world order in women's hoops.

Too high a price to play

Title IX's reach often falls short of girls in low-income communities. Tom Farrey searches for the U.S. Marta.

More Title IX Content

Title IX mosaic unveiled at NewseumJun 22 5:54 PM ET
King-Riggs a resounding victory for womenJun 23 1:31 PM ET
Voepel: Thankful for Title IX, and all our sports heroesJun 21 9:46 PM ET
Howard: Celebrate Title IX by fighting for itJun 21 5:50 PM ET
Hays: Caitlin Lowe builds her life around softballJun 21
The essence of Mia HammJun 22 11:10 AM ET