As of October 30, 2026, leads with 67% of head-to-head picks across 4 votes.
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Early results after 4 picks. They settle as more people vote.
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The case for each
Serena Williams
Twenty-three Grand Slam singles titles and four Olympic golds; for many she is the greatest athlete, man or woman, of her era.
Simone Biles
The most decorated gymnast in history, with skills named after her that few others dare try, and gold again at the 2024 Olympics.
Caitlin Clark
The highest scorer in NCAA Division I history, men or women, she brought record crowds and TV audiences to the women's game.
Katie Ledecky
Nine Olympic gold medals, most in distance freestyle, and a decade of world records in the 800 and 1500 metres.
Alexia Putellas
Barcelona's captain won two Ballon d'Or awards in a row and the 2023 World Cup with Spain.
Florence Griffith-Joyner
Florence Griffith-Joyner set the 100 and 200 metre world records in 1988, and nobody has broken either since.
Marta
Six-time world player of the year and the top scorer in World Cup history, men or women.
Mikaela Shiffrin
The skier with the most World Cup race wins in history, men or women, across every discipline from slalom to super-G.