2. Russell Wilson

In a pivotal game against the Steelers, Wilson recorded a career-best passing performance—all while battling a flu that nearly sidelined him.

3. Leticia Bufoni

When skateboarder Bufoni won gold at the 2015 SLS World Championship, she proved her critics wrong and made history at the same time.

4. Scout Bassett

For Bassett, a Paralympic sprinter, the 2017 World Para Athletics Championships were a cathartic step on her mental health journey.

5. Bubba Wallace

In a historic moment at Talladega Superspeedway, Wallace became the first Black driver to win a NASCAR Cup Series in 60 years.

6. Lindsey Vonn

Vonn is one of the most decorated skiers of all time. And yet the greatest performance of her career didn’t end in victory.