Before she even started at Notre Dame, the Indiana native cultivated a reputation for herself in her hometown and would go on to play for the McDonald’s All-American team and win a gold medal with the USA Under 18 National Team in 2008.

Before she played a game as a member of the LA Sparks, Parker was an Olympian whose efforts led the USA Women's Basketball team to a fourth gold medal.

A center for the Baylor Bears, Griner is a decorated player who helped lead her team to a perfect 2012 season in which they won their second NCAA championship.

With 27 Grand Slam wins and two gold medals under her belt, it's safe to say that few have matched the success of Serena Williams in tennis. With the upcoming 2012 Olympics on the horizon, all eyes are on her to bring back another gold medal to the US.

Just as decorated as her sister Serena, Venus has also been a dominating force in tennis, having won 21 Grand Slam titles and three gold medals (the most for a female tennis player in history).