The Most Successful Women In Sports

McKayla Maroney – Gymnastics

Most know Maroney’s name because of her incredible work in the 2012 Summer Olympics along with the rest of the Fierce Five. She also became a meme during that time…

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.