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Here is a list of the leading female athletes to consider for your event that can deliver a memorable speech and presentation that will inspire, educate, and entertain your audience.
These female athlete motivational speakers can cover such topics as motivation, inspiration, goal setting, overcoming adversity, discipline, resilience, perseverance, hard work, never giving up, hope, and much more.
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Bethany Hamilton
A master surfer, Bethany Hamilton has inspired many through her accomplishments in sports and her courageous triumph over a life-threatening accident.
At the peak of her career, Hamilton was attacked by a shark and lost an arm in the tragedy. The incident with the shark did little to dampen her spirits, and she was back on the surfboard in mere three weeks.
She has since worked on inspiring other professionals and athletes in overcoming the hurdles they face. She is a motivational speaker and has been invited on various television shows, including talk shows hosted by Oprah Winfrey and Ellen DeGeneres.
Maria Sharapova
An icon in tennis, Maria Sharapova is a player and sports correspondent. She was the Olympic correspondent for the television channel NBS during the Summer Olympic Games of 2014.
She is an Olympic silver medalist and has won several Grand Slams, including Wimbledon in 2004 and the French Open in 2012 and 2014.
Whether on or off the field, Sharapova receives a lot of spotlight. She represents a number of luxury brands and Fortune 500 companies.
In addition to her fashion brand Sugarpova, Sharapova keeps herself busy with welfare activities.
The Maria Sharapova Foundation lifts children out of poverty and grants them opportunities for personal and professional development.
Serena Williams
Serena Williams is among the few tennis legends that have been blessed with tremendous success throughout their career.
She has won 35 Grand Slam titles and is only the fifth woman ever to have held all four Grand Slam singles titles consecutively.
Williams also held the No.1 title in singles in the world through 2017. She also boasts four Olympic gold medals.
Her charitable endeavors are on par with her professional career. She frequents hospitals and schools in the US and works with a number of welfare organizations for various social causes.
Ronda Rousey
Ronda Rousey is a UFC bantamweight and WWE champion as well as an Olympic medalist in Judo.
Rousey has been credited for being the most influential UFC athlete in history. She was pivotal in granting women a spot in the Octagon.
In addition to her sports career, Rousey has landed various Hollywood roles in popular films such as Entourage.
She has also taken on the responsibility of motivating others through her story and experiences.
Her book “My Fight/Your Fight” gives readers inspiration to tackle the hurdles they face in their professional and personal lives.
Alex Morgan
An illustrious sporting career, an Olympic gold medal, and a FIFA World Cup championship define this soccer star.
Alex Morgan plays as a forward on the US women’s soccer team. She was the youngest player in the US team at the 2011 FIFA Women’s World Cup held in Germany.
Morgan is one of two American female soccer players to have achieved over 20 assists and 20 goals, the second being the American soccer legend, Mia Hamm.
Morgan is also a vocal proponent of eliminating the pay gap between female and male athletes.
Katie Sowers
Katie Sowers is an offensive assistant coach for the 49ers, the first female to hold a coaching position in the history of the NFL. She is also the first coach to be openly gay in the Super Bowl.
Since the beginning of her career, Sowers has encouraged other women to enter sports.
She is notable for taking a stand for the LGBTQ community and advocating equal opportunity and gender equality in sports and other fields.
She has also made use of her role as Super Bowl speaker to voice her opinions on the importance of creating a welcoming and open professional environment for all genders.
Lisa Leslie
Lisa Leslie is a basketball player and an Olympic gold medalist. During her time with the Los Angeles Sparks, she was pivotal in achieving two consecutive WNBA titles in the years 2001 and 2002.
Her inclusion in the US Olympic team led to them achieving gold medals in 1996, 2000, 2004, and 2008.
At the time of her retirement in 2009, Leslie held the WNBA record of 3307 rebounds and 6263 points.
She has also been included in the top 15 historical players. Leslie now visits as a female athlete motivational speaker, inspiring attendants with her life and experiences.
Hope Solo
From 2000 to 2016, Hope Solo played as a goalkeeper on the US Women’s national soccer team. The team won two Olympic gold medals during this time.
Being one of the most notable players when soccer was gaining worldwide popularity, she gained global recognition.
Solo hasn’t limited her endeavors to the field of sports. She signed on as ambassador for FIFA 2012 videogame, Gatorade, and Bank of America.
She also released her autobiography to wide appeal, which explores the hardships she faced in becoming one of the most popular soccer players.
Danica Patrick
Danica Patrick is the most famous female NASCAR driver. She is credited with changing the perception of racing not being a woman’s sport.
Her passion and aggression at setting records have made her a notable name in the industry.
At the Indianapolis 500 in 2005, Patrick made history by becoming the first female racecar driver to achieve the lead.
She was also awarded with the Female Athlete of the Year recognition in 2006. With several wins and accomplishments under her belt, Patrick has motivated and inspired several young women to achieve their dreams.
Candace Parker
Candace Parker started her sports career off as a rising star in the 2007 and 2008 NCAA National Championships.
She has been the most recognized player of the Los Angeles Sparks ever since she was drafted for the WNBA in 2008. She received various honors and recognitions early on in her career.
A national favorite, Parker has been in the limelight ever since she led Team USA to victory at the 2008 Olympics in Beijing.
Besides her sporting career, Parker aims to inspire young athletes through her motivational speaking sessions.
Steffi Graf
A renowned tennis star and legend in her own right, Steffi Graf is one of the best tennis players to have graced the court.
Graf was rewarded with success at a very early age. At the age of 15, she was ranked at number 6 in the world.
She has earned 22 Grand Slam singles titles and has also been inducted in the Tennis Hall of Fame.
At the peak of her career, Graf led the ranking charts of pro tennis players in the world. The other nine in the top ten charts couldn’t come close to her performance and achievements.
She has also served as an athlete keynote speaker and is actively involved with her charity, Children for Tomorrow. The organization helps children affected by war.
Amanda Beard
Amanda Beard is an Olympic swimmer, medalist, and sports icon. During her career, she has earned nine Olympic medals, two of which are gold.
She earned her first gold medal at the age of 14. She is also a former world record holder and has won 8 national titles in addition to her Olympic wins.
Beard actively shares her experiences and tips on healthy living through her blog, Swim Like a Mom.
Her dedication to healthy living has seen her co-owning and maintaining Mission Skincare Products, a brand that focuses on health products for the physically active. She is also the author of “In the Water They Can’t See You Cry,” a memoir of her Olympic days.
Mia Hamm
Two-time Olympic gold medalist and soccer player, Mia Hamm did what few could. She is one of the few female soccer players who could be considered a true soccer legend.
She is also one of the few to be inducted in the World Football Hall of Fame.
After retiring from sports, Hamm continued being a source of motivation to many. Her acclaimed memoir “Go for the Goal” and her HBO documentary “Dare to Dream” serve as an inspiration for thousands of aspiring athletes.
She also runs a welfare organization that provides supports to individuals who require a bone marrow transplant.
Abby Wambach
Abby Wambach is a soccer player, FIFA World Cup champion, and the leading goal scorer on the US national team in soccer history.
She has also won two Olympic gold medals. At the height of her career, there were none who could match her potential.
She has served as brand ambassador for several sporting and healthy living brands such as Gatorade, Nike, and MVP Health Care. Wambach continues to inspire through her writing and speaking sessions.
Her book, Wolfpack, is a bestseller that details her own journey and serves as a guide for achieving success.
Lindsey Vonn
Lindsey Vonn is an alpine skier and Olympic medalist. During her sporting career, she has won three Olympic medals, 82 victories in the World Cup, and 8 titles in World Championships.
Her accomplishments have pushed her to become the second-best player in her sport in history. Vonn has received several accolades, including a spot among the 25 Women that Changed the World.
After retiring from the sport, Vonn focused her attention on her welfare organization, the Vonn Foundation. The organization empowers young girls through life coaching and sports.
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