This answer may vary depending on what you define as "successful," but generally, Michael Jordan is usually considered the most famous American athlete of his time.
She is the only two time heptathlon champion.
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He was one of the most successful Florentine painters in his time.
Whatever your state considers an Adult. Most of the time 18 years old.
Most of the time it is.
I would put Simone Biles at the top of the list as the most decorated World Championship American gymnast. She has been named Associated Press‘ Female Athlete of the Year, USOC‘s Athlete of the Year, and One of the Most Influential People in the World by TIME Magazine.
The famous golfer Tiger Woods.
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Michael Phelps is the most decorated olympian of all time.
I would put Simone Biles at the top of the list as the most decorated World Championship American gymnast. She has been named Associated Press‘ Female Athlete of the Year, USOC‘s Athlete of the Year, and One of the Most Influential People in the World by TIME Magazine.
Most - but not all of them - are confirmed by the natural physical difference between males and females. There is little overlap between the physical characteristics (strength, speed, weight, muscle mass, etc.) that successful male athletes have and those of female athletes - consequently it's rare to find a female athlete who can be successful competing against men in most sports most of the time.
Charles Merrill and J.P. Morgan were both successful investment bankers of their time.