Michelle Kwan
Michelle Kwan, a figure skater, was the most popular female athlete in the 2000s and held the record for most Olympic medals. She is also known as the greatest figure skater of all time. In 1998 and 2002, she won two Olympic medals, as well as 14 other prestigious awards.
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Bruce/Caitlyn Jenner
Jenner won the 1976 Olympic decathlon title in Montreal, earning him the unofficial title of “world’s greatest athlete,” according to tradition. Following his victory, he set a third consecutive world record, earning him the title of “all-American hero.” Jenner underwent gender transition surgery in 2015 and is now known as Caitlyn Jenner.