Let’s celebrate women athlete on this Women’s Day by recognizing the athletes who made history in their respective sports.
In 2024, women athletes made headlines with record-breaking performances and game-changing moments. US Women dominated at the 2024 Paris Olympics, winning 67 medals out of the 126 by Team USA. They also won 26 gold medals compared to 14 by men. Multiple women athletes rose to the occasion and delivered some historical performances throughout 2024 in different sports. Let’s celebrate women athletes on this Women’s Day by recognizing the athletes who made history in their respective sports.
Coco Gauff rose to new heights in the year 2024. She earned $34.4 million in 2024 and became the highest paid female athlete for two consecutive years.
Only 20 years old, Gauff secured her first Grand Slam doubles title at the French Open. She became the youngest player to win the WTA Finals since Maria Sharapova in 2004. She also won the 2024 China open, becoming only the second US women to win after Serena Williams did it twice in 2004 and 2013. In doing so, Gauff achieved her career-high singles ranking of 2 in the world.
Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone continued to dominate track and field in 2024. At the U.S. Olympic Trials, she set a new world record in the 400m hurdles, finishing in 50.65 seconds. She improved that time at the Paris Olympics, winning gold with a record-breaking 50.37 seconds. She also won gold in the women’s 4x400m relay, adding to Team USA’s medal count.
Earlier in the season, she showcased her versatility by winning the 200m at the Los Angeles Grand Prix and posting a world-leading 48.75 seconds in the 400m at the New York Grand Prix. In June, she signed with Michael Johnson’s Grand Slam Track league for the 2025 season, focusing on both the 400m hurdles and flat events.
A’ja Wilson dominated women’s basketball in 2024, making history in the WNBA and on the international stage. She won her third WNBA MVP award and became the second player to receive it unanimously. She also became the first in league history to score over 1,000 points in a single season while also setting a season-record in rebounds.
At the 2024 Paris Olympics, Wilson averaged 18.7 points and 10.2 rebounds per game at the Olympics. She won her second gold medal and was named the tournament MVP.
Caitlin Clark made history in her rookie WNBA season with the Indiana Fever. She became the first rookie to record a triple-double, finishing with 19 points, 12 rebounds, and 13 assists against the New York Liberty. She also broke the WNBA record for most assists in a season and set a new rookie record for three-pointers made.
Clark ended the season averaging 19.2 points, a league-leading 8.4 assists, and 5.7 rebounds per game. She led the Fever to a 20–20 record and their first playoff appearance since 2016. Her performance earned her WNBA Rookie of the Year honors and a spot on the All-WNBA First Team, making her the first rookie to receive that recognition since Candace Parker in 2008.
Simone Biles delivered a dominant performance at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Securing multiple medals and reinforcing her status as one of the greatest gymnasts in history.
Biles led Team USA to gold in the team final, helping them win their fourth consecutive Olympic title. She won the all-around competition, becoming the oldest gymnast to claim that title, and added another gold in the vault final. She also earned a silver medal in the floor exercise and finished fifth on the balance beam. Her Olympic medal count reached 11, making her the second most decorated gymnast in history. She is tied with Vera Caslavska.
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