Quote Originally Posted by Veronica
Sarah Burke (MP), Running Mommy and Nanci... mental toughness... or maybe they are just mental.

Yep... I think it's important to point out strong women both "far" and "near."

V.
Hey thanks!

I'd put you on the list, too!

What about Jeanne Longo? For women cyclists, there really isn't anyone else...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeannie_Longo

Or, if your French is up to snuff: http://jeannielongo.free.fr/pages/cadres01.html

She's been World Champion 5 times, spanning a 10 year period. She continues to be super-competitive and a force to be reckoned with into her forties.