Kickass Female Athletes Through The Ages

From scrappy 13 year olds to seasoned 40 year olds; from muscular arms to powerful thunder thighs; from fearless snowboarders to determined tennis pros, there are so many kickass female athletes throughout history that have pushed limits, defied people's opinions, and completely revolutionized the sport they took up.

Some made more room for women in their fields, forcing men to allow them to play. Others have set world records, or gathered a mind boggling amount of awards and medals. Ahead are some of the best female athletes in history. Prepare to be inspired.