Hayley Wickenheiser

Hayley Wickenheiser is the most decorated ice hockey player in Olympic history, with seven medals including four golds for Canada. In 2003, she became the first woman to score a goal in a men's professional league, playing for HC Salamat in Finland's third division. Her 168 career points in international competition surpass the totals of male legends like Wayne Gretzky in their own Olympic careers. Wickenheiser's longevity and versatility—she also competed in softball at the 2000 Olympics—make her case stronger than #10 Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce's track dominance alone. Her 18 World Championship goals and 46 assists further cement her as arguably the greatest hockey player, male or female, her country has produced.