Visibility for Women's Football (1999-07-10) by Foto Mike Fiala | AFP | Getty ImagesThe Football Museum
Latina women in sport have started to get the recognition they deserve for their achievements, but this hasn't always been the case. Let's take a closer look and celebrate some of the women who have led by example, out on the pitch, course, track, court, and in the pool.
Sabatini, GabrielaLIFE Photo Collection
Gabriela Sabatini
The first female Latina star of world tennis, Argentinian Gabriela Sabatini won an impressive 41 singles titles, including winning the US Open in 1990. A powerful and determined performer, Tennis Magazine ranked her as the 20th greatest women's tennis player of the last 50 years.
Trick Shot Club (c. 1930s -1940s) by UnknownAustralian Golf Heritage Society Museum
Lorena Ochoa
The first Mexican golfer to be ranked as number one in the world, and often considered the best to ever come from her country, Lorena Ochoa paved a way for more Latina golfers to follow. Retiring at 28 in 2010, she has subsequently launched a successful business and a charity.
Aau Women's Swimming Champs by Michael RougierLIFE Photo Collection
Dara Torres
The first US swimmer to compete in five Olympic Games, Torres was also the oldest swimmer to earn a place on the US Olympic Team at age 41. A 12-time Olympic medalist, she is also one of only a handful of athletes to medal at five different games. A true legend in the pool.
Mariana Pajón
Known as the 'Queen of BMX', Columbian Mariana Pajón has won world titles and was the first woman from her country to win two Olympic gold medals. She is very proud of her heritage and is determined to use her sporting success to positively promote her country internationally.
Visibility for Women's Football (2003) by Foto Ben Radford | Getty ImagesThe Football Museum
Marta Vieira de Silva
The highest scoring Brazilian national team player ever, Marta is a true football legend. She is often regarded as the greatest female footballer of all time, winning the FIFA Player of the Year award a record-breaking six times.
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