Mo’ne Davis, 17
The young lady from Philadelphia made history at the age of 14 after she became the first girl to throw two shut-out games in the Little League World Series, leading her team to victory.
She then became the first Little Leaguer to land a Sports Illustrated cover. Davis has also written a book about her journey to athletic stardom and she was offered a spot with the Harlem Globetrotters post-college graduation.
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There’s so much more to look forward to from Mo’ne Davis. She has been outspoken about the importance of women’s sports, encouraging more young girls to break into the athletic world.
