Hayley Wickenheiser

Sports Illustrated itself ranked her as one of the 20 toughest athletes (male or female). Since 1995, Hayley has been known for being the personification of toughness in ice hockey. She’s turned down countless offers to play in men’s leagues throughout the world, but this was most definitely not due to fear. At 31, she decided that she’d rather go back to college and earn her degree!