Jackie Joyner-Kersee
The title of greatest female athlete of the 20th century was awarded to Jackie Joyner-Kersee by Sports Illustrated for Women. Joyner-Kersee excelled in the heptathlon and long jump, winning multiple Olympic medals and setting world records in both events.
Jackie Joyner Kersee has never been to jail. She has won three gold medals, one silver medal and two bronze medals in Olympic events. She was voted as the Greatest Female Athlete of the 20th century by Sports Illustrated for Women.
She is the only two time heptathlon champion.
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Annika Sorenstam is arguably the greatest female golfer in history and the most successful Swedish female athlete ever.
Babe Didrikson Zaharias was an American athlete who excelled at multiple sports. She won a total of 48 professional events while playing in LPGA and was a gold medalist in 80 meters hurdles and Javelin throw in 1932 Los Angeles Olympics. She also achieved an All-American status in the game of basketball. She is widely considered as the greatest female athlete of last century.
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Best Female Track Athlete ESPY Award ended in 2006.
Best Female Track Athlete ESPY Award was created in 1993.
Best Female Athlete with a Disability ESPY Award was created in 2005.
Best Female College Athlete ESPY Award was created in 2002.
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