Merna A Forster
Heroines: Chantal Petitclerc
Chantal Petitclerc has gained international recognition for her achievements in wheelchair racing. Information about her life is contained here as well as links for further study.
Other
Women in History: Wilma Rudolph
Lakewood Public Library presents "Living vignettes of notable women from U.S. history," including this biographical sketch of Olympic champion Wilma Rudolph. Features include a list of awards and links to other resources for further...
ESPN Internet Ventures
Espn: Billie Jean Won for All Women
Although she won numerous tennis championships, Billie Jean King will probably always be remembered for her victory against Bobby Riggs in the "Battle of the Sexes". Biographical facts and career statistics are included at this ESPN site.
National Women's Hall of Fame
National Women's Hall of Fame: Billie Jean King
The National Women's Hall of Fame gives a tribute to Billy Jean King and her great accomplishments as a tennis player and as a pioneer for women in sports.
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Jackie Joyner Kersee
This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Jackie Joyner-Kersee, an American athlete, considered by many to be the greatest female athlete ever, who became the first participant to score more than 7,000 points in the heptathlon.
My Hero Project
My Hero: Mildred "Babe" Didrikson
This article overviews Didrikson's athletic career, in which she won Olympic medals and golf trophies. Use this article to learn about why she is considered heroic and check out the related links.
Other
Golf Europe: Babe Zaharias (1915 1956)
This is a good biography about Babe Zaharias. It details not only her skill at golf, but in the several other sports at which she excelled.
Other
Wic: Short Biography of Billie Jean King
A short biography of Billie Jean King's successful career and her contribution to women in tennis.
Danuta Bois
Distinguished Women of Past and Present: Billie Jean King
This site gives a short summary of Billie Jean King's life and her achievements.
Merna A Forster
Heroines: Sharon Wood
Sharon Wood is the first woman to ever scale Mount Everest. There is a link here to her personal site.
Smithsonian Institution
National Postal Museum: Art of the Stamp: Wilma Rudolph
View the artwork for a U.S. postage stamp issued in 2004 to commemorate Wilma Rudolph, the first African American woman to win three gold medals for track and field in a single Olympics. With a short biographical passage.
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Toni Stone
This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Toni Stone, an American baseball player who, as a member of the Negro American League's Indianapolis Clowns, was the first woman to ever play professional baseball as a regular on a...
Curated OER
Espn: Babe Didrikson
ESPN provides detailed highlights on the career of legendary multi-talented athlete and golfer, Babe Didrikson. Among her many awards are AP Female Athlete of the Year and ESPN's tenth greatest athlete of the century.
National Women's Hall of Fame
National Women's Hall of Fame: Mildred "Babe" Didrikson Zaharias
A brief history of Olympian Babe Didrickson's progression from sport to sport, excelling at every one including golf.
Black Past
Black Past: Gibson, Althea
In this encyclopedia entry you'll read about Althea Gibson, the inspiring black tennis player, her tournament wins, and her many awards.