These Are the, Most Successful Athletes, of the 21st Century.
Since the turn of the 21st century, many athletes have dedicated their lives to becoming the best of the best.
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Most fall short, but a select few have succeeded in establishing themselves as elite athletes.
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Has determined who sits at the top of the totem pole by reviewing a number of reputable sources and athletic databases.
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Here are the top 20 most successful athletes of the 21st century.
1.
Abby Wambach .
2.
Cristiano Ronaldo.
2.
Cristiano Ronaldo.
3.
David Ortiz.
4.
Floyd Mayweather.
5.
Kevin Durant.
6.
Kobe Bryant.
6.
Kobe Bryant.
7.
LeBron James.
8.
Lionel Messi.
9.
Michael Phelps.
9.
Michael Phelps.
10.
Novak Djokovic.
10.
Novak Djokovic.
11.
Rafael Nadal.
12.
Roger Federer.
13.
Serena Williams. 14.
Shaquille O’Neal.
15.
Shaun White.
16.
Simone Biles.
17.
Stephen Curry.
18.
Tiger Woods.
19.
Tom Brady.
20.
Usain Bolt.
20.
Usain Bolt