Iowa Legend Caitlin Clark Named to Time's Most Influential Sports List

Time magazine has named its most influential people in the world for over 25 years. Now, for the first time, the publication is turning its attention exclusively to the sports world with the 100 Most Influential People in Sports 2026 edition. And right at the center of it all is a name Iowans know well: Caitlin Clark.

The former Iowa Hawkeye superstar, now lighting up the WNBA with the Indiana Fever, was named to the prestigious list in the icons category. Clark's inclusion comes as little surprise to anyone who watched her reshape the landscape of women's basketball from Carver-Hawkeye Arena to the professional ranks.

Clark's Historic Rise Continues

Time's profile of Clark captures what Iowans witnessed firsthand during her college career. Her showmanship and deep three-pointers brought unprecedented attention to the women's game, both at the collegiate and professional levels.