Five powerhouse sportswomen you need to know about

BBC Woman’s Hour has revealed its list of 30 phenomenal UK sportswomen – with a Lioness at the top. By Imy Brighty-Potts.

Boxer Ramla Ali is on the list (Alamy/PA)

Following a monumental year for women’s football, England and Arsenal footballer Leah Williamson OBE is at the top of BBC Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour Power List.

The newly announced list features 30 of the UK’s most outstanding women in sports, spanning everything from cricket and dressage to gymnastics.

Williamson – who was captain of the Lionesses when they won the Euro 2022 final against Germany last summer – said of the news: “It’s lovely – I’m just trying to do my job. My mum will be happy! It’s really nice, I’m slightly taken aback by that but very appreciative.”