Caitlin Clark’s fame continues to soar as she was featured in a social media post by Argentina President Javier Milei alongside Donald Trump, Elon Musk, and mentioned as Newsmakers of the Year in The Epoch Times.
In a tweet in Spanish, Milei said, “BAD DAY FOR THE MANDRILLS… LONG LIVE FREEDOM DAMN IT.”
This recognition adds to Clark’s global influence as she exceeded expectations as a rookie, winning Rookie of the Year and earning a spot on the TIME cover.
Caitlin Clark wins AP’s ‘Female Athlete of the Year’ award
Caitlin Clark was recently named AP’s ‘Female Athlete of the Year’ for her impact on and off the court. She received 35 votes, surpassing Simone Biles and Imane Khelif. Clark is only the fourth women’s basketball player to receive this award, joining Sheryl Swoopes, Rebecca Lobo, and Candace Parker.
In an interview, Clark expressed gratitude for the honor and highlighted the importance of women’s basketball and sports. She entered the WNBA as a highly acclaimed rookie, drawing large crowds and increased viewership.
Lobo praised Clark, saying she brought unprecedented attention to the sport and had a significant impact. All eyes are now on Clark as she enters her second season in the WNBA with the Indiana Fever.
Edited by Aharon Abhishek