| Birgit Prinz Soccer | Yelena Isinbayeva Pole vaulter |
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| On the list because 26-year-old striker was named 2003 FIFA Player of the Year and was the leader of Germany's World Cup winning team. Had 23 goals and 11 assists in two seasons with Carolina Courage of WUSA. |
| On the list because she holds both the indoor and outdoor pole vault world records and the 21-year-old just may become the first woman to clear 16 feet. | |
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