Soul Surfer (2011)
Bethany Hamilton: Surfer
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Poll: Inspirational Women's History Sports Biopics
Each March in the USA, we recognize female achievements during Women's History Month. Biographical movies are a great way to educate the public about landmark events in the struggle for gender equality. At the same time, these movies honor and celebrate each woman's achievement with the star power they deserve. Bios Source: Wikipedia.com
Which of these select groundbreaking competitive sportswoman, female athlete or coach* inspires you the most, or alternatively their biopic does? * Competitive Sportswomen, Athletes, Coaches, Etc.
Women's History Month Companion Polls Leader Biopics : Trailblazer Biopics : Humanitarian Biopics : Sports Biopics : Writer Biopics : Singer/Musician Biopics : Visual Artist Biopics : Performance Artist Biopics
Make Your Choice
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Queen of Katwe (2016)
Phiona Mutesi: Chess Grandmaster Candidate -
Battle of the Sexes (2017)
Billie Jean King: TennisAlternate Biopics: When Billie Beat Bobby (2001), The Battle of the Sexes (2013)
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Secretariat (2010)
Penny Chenery Tweedy: Horse Racing -
Molly's Game (2017)
Molly Bloom: World-Class Skier and High Stakes Poker Game Owner -
I, Tonya (2017)
Toyna Harding: Figure Skater -
A League of Their Own (1992)
All-American Girls Professional Baseball League: Baseball Players *fictionalized Hollywood story inspired by real AAPBL players. -
Dangal (2016)
Phogat sisters: Wrestlers *semi-fictional Bollywood story inspired by real life Phogat sisters and events -
Mary Kom (2014)
Mary Kom: Boxer -
Against the Ropes (2004)
Jackie Kallen: Boxing Promoter *fictionalized Hollywood story inspired by female boxing promoter, Jackie Kallen -
Gracie (2007)
Gracie Bowen: Football aka Soccer Player -
The Longshots (2008)
Jasmine Plummer: American Football Player -
Beautiful Boxer (2003)
Parinya Charoenphol: Muay Thai Boxer -
Double Teamed (2002)
Heidi and Heather Burge: Basketball Players -
Million Dollar Mermaid (1952)
Annette Kellerman: Swimmer -
Full Out (2015)
Ariana Berlin: Gymnast -
Heart Like a Wheel (1983)
Shirley Muldowney: Drag Racer -
The Other Side of the Mountain (1975)
Jill Kinmont: Slalom Skier -
Fighting with My Family (2019)
Saraya-Jade “Paige” Bevis: Wresler -
Sonja: The White Swan (2018)
Sonja Henie: Ice Figure Skater -
Ride Like a Girl (2019)
Michelle Payne: Horse Jockey -
Walk. Ride. Rodeo. (2019)
Amberley Snyder: Rodeo Barrel RacerAdded 15 August 2019
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King Richard (2021)
Venus William and her sister Serena Williams: World-Class Tennis PlayersAdded 08 February 2022
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The Swimmers (2022)
Syrian refugees, Yusra Mardini and her sister Sarah Mardini: competive swimmersAdded 30 January 2023
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True Spirit (2023)
Jessica Watson: SailorNote: The youngest person ever to sail solo, non-stop around the world. [* completed at age 16 y.o.a., uncertified record]
Added 05 February 2023
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Nyad (2023)
Diana Nyad: Open Water Distance SwimmerNote: Only person ever to swim the Florida Straits without a shark cage, no rest breaks and no physical contact assistance. [* completed on her 5th attempt from Havana, Cuba to Key West, U.S.A. (110 miles) at age 64 y.o.a., uncertified record]
Added 30 October 2023
