The influential British sports channel "Sky Sports" has compiled the best 20 athletes of this decade.
Among the best athletes of this decade are two footballers - the well-known Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. Neither player made it to the top of the list.
Portuguese football star C. Ronaldo took third place, L. Messi - fourth.
In first place is women's tennis superstar Serena Williams, followed by "Formula 1" champion Lewis Hamilton.
Also included in the top ten are athletes such as Floyd Mayweather, Novak Djokovic, Usain Bolt, Tom Brady, LeBron James, and gymnast Simone Biles.
In 16th place is women's football representative Marta, defending the colors of the Brazilian national team. She has been recognized as the best in the world six times.
A significant part of the public was surprised that the best Spanish athlete of all time, Rafael Nadal, did not make it into the top 20.
Full list of 20 athletes:
1. Serena Williams (Tennis)
2. Lewis Hamilton (Formula 1)
3. Cristiano Ronaldo (Football)
4. Lionel Messi (Football)
5. Floyd Mayweather (Boxing)
6. Novak Djokovic (Tennis)
7. Usain Bolt (Running)
8. Tom Brady (American Football)
9. LeBron James (Basketball)
10. Simone Biles (Gymnastics)
11. Michael Phelps (Swimming)
12. Katie Taylor (Boxing)
13. Richie McCaw (Rugby)
14. Chris Froome (Cycling)
15. Michael van Gerwen (Darts)
16. Marta (Football)
17. Ronda Rousey (UFC)
18. Virat Kohli (Cricket)
19. Allyson Felix (Running)
20. Rory McIlroy (Golf)
