The sporting world is largely male-dominated. Female athletes frequently have to work much harder to be noticed. Women who break past the glass ceiling, such as Simone Biles and Serena Williams, become inspirations for future generations of athletes. Wrestling legend Ronda Rousey exemplifies how far women can go. Look at her life to see how legends are created.
Ronda Rousey: Fighting Her Way To The Top
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It Started with Her Parents
Ronald Rousey and Ann Maria De Mars had baby Ronda on February 1, 1987, when her mother (above) was already a well-known athlete. Ann Marie was a judo fighter who became the first American to win gold at the World Judo Championships. Ronda inherited her formidable fighting abilities.
It Started with Her Parents
