Rio Olympics 2016: 5 superhumans playing at the Summer Games in Rio

Serena Williams

Serena Williams at 2012 London Games

“Not thinking I reacted (hence the superwoman photo) I jumped up, weaved my way in and out of the cozy restaurant (leaping over a chair or two) and chased him down. He began to run but I was too fast. (Those sprints came in handy) I was upon him in a flash!” – Serena Williams on Facebook.

Although this isn’t the superhuman power we are talking about, it only helps make the point. Serena Williams is the pioneer of athleticism. Her body, workout regime, and practice play second fiddle to her skills as a tennis star.

The American is ranked No. 1 in women’s singles tennis and has been named No.1 by WTA on six different occasions. Most sports writers, players, and commentators regard the American powerhouse as the best female tennis player of all time.

Williams holds the most major singles, doubles, and mixed doubles titles combined amongst active players, male or female. She is also the most recent player to have held the big 4 major single titles simultaneously (2002-03 and 2014-15).

She is also the most recent player, together with her sister Venus Williams, to have held all four Grand Slam women's doubles titles simultaneously (2009–10).