The 50 most dominant athletes alive

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Our list of dominant athletes covers stars from all over the world whose superiority over their respective sports has led to unparalleled success.

Some of the names on here are mainstays — recognizable athletes who have reigned supreme in their sports over long periods of time and aren’t going anywhere.

Others are athletes who are on the rise, up-and-comers quickly proving that they are and will be forces to be reckoned with in years to come.

Check out our list of the 50 most dominant athletes alive below.

Cork Gaines contributed to this list.