Thirty-five words written as part of a landmark U.S. law forever changed the sporting world and, more specifically, Cincinnati female athletes.
"No person in the United States shall, based on sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance."
In honor of the 50th anniversary of President Richard Nixon signing Title IX of the Civil Rights Act into law on June 23, 1972, The Cincinnati Enquirer compiled a list of the 50 greatest female athletes and coaches who took full advantage of the opportunities that legislation afforded.