Top Successful and Famous Female Athletes in 2024–2025
In 2025, we showcase the most successful and famous female athletes—from Olympic champions to world record holders.
Luana Alonso
Paraguayan swimmer Luana Alonso ended her Paris Olympics journey on day one, finishing sixth in heats and missing the semifinals. After the disappointment she announced her retirement, but soon went viral, gaining a million followers.
The media dubbed her the "Olympic tourist," and her training posts sparked rumors of a potential comeback.
Jutta Leerdam
Jutta Leerdam is one of the world’s top speed skaters. She claimed gold at the World Championships and silver at the 2022 Olympics in the 1000 m. Holder of the Dutch record and 11-time national champion. She shares training and personal moments on social media, inspiring followers.
Yaroslava Mahuchikh
Yaroslava Mahuchikh won gold in high jump at the 2024 Paris Olympics, setting a world record of 2.10 m. She outperformed her main rival from Australia and rewrote history by breaking the 1987 record. Mahuchikh is a world and European champion and Ukraine’s pride.
Maryna Bekh‑Romanchuk
Maryna Bekh‑Romanchuk is one of Ukraine’s top track and field athletes, specializing in long jump and triple jump. A world silver medalist, European indoor champion, and national record holder. She competes at the Olympics and supports sports development in Ukraine.
Anicka Delgado
Ecuadorian swimmer Anicka Delgado competed in the 50 m freestyle at the 2024 Olympics in Paris, finishing 26th and missing the semifinals. Daughter of former Olympian Felipe Delgado, she swims for USC in the US.
Daria Bilodid
Ukrainian judoka Daria Bilodid became world champion at 17, winning two world titles and Olympic bronze in Tokyo. In the 2024 Paris Olympics she lost due to a controversial penalty and injury. Still included in Ukraine’s 2025 national team.
Gabrielle Thomas
Gabrielle Thomas claimed three gold medals at the 2024 Paris Olympics—in the 200 m and two relays. She now has five Olympic medals, and her time ranks third-fastest ever. A Harvard graduate combining sport and science, she’s been with New Balance since 2018.
Lieke Klaver
25-year-old Lieke Klaver shone at the 2024 Olympics, winning gold in the women’s 4×400 m relay and silver in the mixed relay. She’s also been world champion indoors and outdoors. One of the Netherlands’ top sprinters in 200 and 400 m.
Alica Schmidt
Alica Schmidt made her main Olympic debut in 2024, running the second leg of the 4×400 m relay. Germany finished seventh and didn’t make the final. She also ran in the mixed relay without success. Despite setbacks, she remains one of Germany’s most media-visible athletes.
Antonia Sandrić
Antonia Sandrić, a former Croatian basketball player, was known for both skill and striking looks. She won national medals and turned down modeling contracts to focus on sport. After having two children, she retired and devoted herself to her family.