Bianca. Brooke. Penny. Kia.

The tennis player, the golfer, the swimmer and the baller are among the young female athletes who have emerged as rising stars in their sports in recent years, becoming household names in Canada and beyond.

But Bianca Andreescu, Brooke Henderson, Penny Oleksiak and Kia Nurse, among other young stars like Jordyn Huitema and Victoria Bach, won’t have to shoulder the full weight of responsibility when it comes to inspiring the next generation through sport. Canada is home to dozens of women who are among the best in the world in their discipline, some of whom are already well-known and others who you will likely be hearing about soon.

As the world celebrates International Women’s Day on Sunday, here is a broader look at some of the athletes poised to be at the forefront of Canadian sports in the years to come:

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