Caitlin Clark was named AP’s Female Athlete of the Year without much competition, but one person who received votes was the cause for much controversy over the summer. A group of 74 sports journalists from The Associated Press and its members voted on the award.

Imane Khelif of Algeria finished third in the voting for the Associated Press Female Athlete of the Year, trailing only WNBA superstar Caitlin Clark and triple-gold Olympic gymnast Simone Biles.

It was Caitlin Clark's world in 2024, and she was honored accordingly Tuesday. Doug Feinberg of the Associated Press noted Clark was named the

For her impact on and off the court in both the NCAA and WNBA, Caitlin Clark was honored as AP Female Athlete of the Year on Tuesday.

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.