Although the concept of sports have been around quite some time, it wasn't until the late 19th century that high schools and colleges began forming teams for girls and women. Female educators saw the need for teams that girls and women could play on and set off to work on building programs everywhere. Now, some of the most decorated athletes of all time are women who have paved their way, broken glass ceilings, and made names for themselves in their respective sports including USA track star Allyson Felix, USA tennis star Serena Williams, USA soccer stars Mia Hamm and Abby Wambach, USA swim star Katie Ledecky, USA gymnast Simone Biles, and many, many more. While the list of strong female athletes could go on forever, VYPE DFW is honored to celebrate some of the Dallas-Fort Worth area's athletes!