These women changed the game for female athletes everywhere

Furthermore, these photos show just how much has changed when it comes to women in sports

Sports are so powerful -- they transcend just the court, the mat or the field: They have the power to change lives.

Sports teach teamwork, resilience, they help instill a competitive spirit, and can even help young people gain confidence.

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It’s not just a man’s world when it comes to the games we hold so dear.

Female athletes have existed for about as long as sports themselves -- but they didn’t always get the attention they deserved. Even these days, there’s more equality than ever, but we often hear more about men’s competitions than women’s. Take the NCAA tournament, for example, or the WNBA vs. the NBA.

In the spirit of Women’s History Month, let’s use the space below to celebrate women in sports; their remarkable achievements and the unmatched potential of women and girls in athletics.

In no way is this a comprehensive list, but it’s a small sampling of the female pioneers who came before us.

In no particular order ...

Australian swimmer Dawn Fraser is seen after splashing her way to victory in 1964 in the 100-meter freestyle event. She won for the third consecutive time, in a record time of 59.5 seconds. (Getty Images)

Happy Women’s History Month!