Caitlin Clark Crowned TIME Magazine’s Athlete of the Year

Caitlin Clark continues to break barriers, gain accolades, and entertain millions all across the country.

Earlier this month, Forbes dropped its 30 Under 30 List and Caitlin Clark's name obviously appeared on it. You can read more about it here.

Now, the West Des Moines native is receiving an honor that cements her status as a cultural icon here in America; TIME Magazine's Athlete of the Year. 

Caitlin Clark is TIME Athlete of the Year

The TIME article was written by journalist Sean Gregory with photos by Cass Bird.

You can check out the TIME cover story here.

In the article, Caitlin addresses the racial undertones of some of the controversies surrounding her, her "rivalry" with Angel Reese, and an invitation from Taylor Swift.

Caitlin Clark's Year In Review

Caitlin Clark began 2024 by breaking the NCAA Division 1 women's scoring record. Just a few weeks later she surpassed Pistol Pete's record to become the all-time leading scorer in NCAA history.

After leading the Iowa Hawkeyes the NCAA championship game, Clark and her teammates fell to the undefeated South Carolina Gamecocks.

Clark didn't have time to wallow in defeat, she was quickly off to New York City the the 2024 WNBA Draft. She was selected first overall by the Indiana Fever.

During her rookie season she helped take her team to the playoffs for the first time in years.

Now, she's taking a bit of a break from basketball and resting up. Clark has actually joined an ownership group that hopes to bring a National Women's Soccer League team to Cincinnati, Ohio.

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