Caitlin Clark raised the profile of women’s basketball to unprecedented levels in both the college ranks and the WNBA, and Tuesday she was named the AP Female Athlete of the Year for her impact on and off the court.

On Her Turf’s Natalie Esquire and Callie Fin reflect on their top women’s sports moments from the year, from gold medal Olympic wins, historic WNBA finals and plenty of strong comeback stories. The University of South Carolina Gamecocks completed their undefeated season after they bested Caitlin Clark’s Iowa Hawkeyes 87-75 in the 2024 NCAA Tournament.

As a memorable 2024 comes to a close in the coming days, Caitlin Clark continues to add to her mantle of honors with the Associated Press (AP) recognizing the former Iowa women’s basketball legend and current Indiana Fever star as its 2024 Female Athlete of the Year on Tuesday.

After leading Iowa to consecutive NCAA championship games, Clark was the top pick in the WNBA draft and went on to win rookie of the year honors.

Caitlin Clark’s meteoric rise continues as she’s named AP Female Athlete of the Year! From smashing records in college basketball to redefining the WNBA, Clark’s impact is undeniable. But did this decision overshadow Simone Biles’ incredible comeback?

Caitlin Clark was officially named the AP Women's Athlete of the Year for 2024 on Tuesday. The former Iowa Hawkeyes star, who became the No. 1 overall pick in the WNBA Draft, going to the Indiana Fever,