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 first female athlete on a box of Wheaties cereal was Babe Didrikson Zaharias. She appeared on the box in 1935.
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Prior to the start of the 2012 games, the most total medals won by a single athlete is 18 by Soviet gymnast Larisa Latyninawho competed in 1956, 1960, and 1964.The most held by a male athlete is 16 by Michael Phelpsof the US, who has 14 gold and 2 bronze. The 14 gold (2004 and 2008) are also the most by any Olympic athlete. 10 of his medals are in individual events and 6 in team competition.The male athlete with the most individual medals is Soviet gymnast Nicolai Andrianov with 12 medals, including 6 gold, between 1972 and 1980.
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.
Annika Sorenstam is arguably the greatest female golfer in history and the most successful Swedish female athlete ever.
Mary Lou Retton
Tennis is Switzerland's saving grace when it comes to world sports. The most famous male athlete is undoubtedly Roger Federer. The most famous female athlete is probably Martina Hingis.
Best Female Track Athlete ESPY Award ended in 2006.
Best Female Track Athlete ESPY Award was created in 1993.
Best Female College Athlete ESPY Award was created in 2002.
Best Female Athlete with a Disability ESPY Award was created in 2005.
A female athlete.
A male athlete. Usain Bolt. 9.58m in the 100m.
Best Female Athlete: Candace Parker, Tennessee Basketball/Los Angeles Sparks
The first female athlete on a box of Wheaties cereal was Babe Didrikson Zaharias. She appeared on the box in 1935.