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Powerful Women On and Off the Field

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Sports have historically been a universe dominated by men. Over the years, the landscape has been gradually changing to include powerful women, on the field, and in the front office. According to recent data, some of the most powerful female athletes have been listed as…

Ronda Rousey, former UFC Bantamweight Champion, MMA Fighter and Olympian
Maria Sharapova, Russian tennis pro
Danica Patrick, NASCAR driver
Serena Williams, the world’s top women’s professional tennis star
Mia Hamm, Olympic soccer player
Lindsey Vonn, world class skier
Lisa Leslie, American former professional basketball player

In the front office, here are some of America’s top female executives…

Kathleen Francis, President of Women In Sports and Events (WISE)
Kim Ng, MLB Senior Vice-President for Baseball Operations.
Amy Trask, Former CEO of the Oakland Raiders.
Lesa France Kennedy, CEO of International Speedway Corporation
Deborah Slaner Larkin, CEO of The Women’s Sports Foundation
Patti Phillips, CEO of NACWAA
Chris Plonsky, Women’s Athletics Director at the University of Texas


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Written by: Vipology Staff Writer

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