From the WNBA to Track and Field — Here Are 36 Black Female Athletes You Need to Know

Even if you've never stepped foot on a track, Allyson Felix is a household name. She competed in her first Olympics at 18 years old, placing second in the 200 meters. Since then, Allyson has won numerous US, World, and Olympic championships. Fun fact: she's the most decorated woman in US track and field history with a total of nine Olympic medals.