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Then: Gabrielle Reece, Volleyball | Accomplishments: The former Florida State star dominanted collegiate volleyball and beach volleyball during the 1990's.
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Now: Reece, who is married to surfer Laird Hamilton, recently released exercise book (Gabrielle Reece: Fit & Healthy Prenatal Workouts) and is a spokesperson for health products.
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Then: Gabriela Sabatini, Tennis | Accomplishments: As a 15 year old in 1985, she became the youngest to reach the French Open semifinals. In 1990, she won the U.S. Open women's singles title, defeating Steffi Graf.
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Now: She continues to produce fragrances for women and works for charitable causes.
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Then: Dorothy Hamill, Figure Skating | Accomplishments: Hamill won the gold medal at the Winter Olympics at Innsbruch, Austria in 1976. She would go on to star in the Ice Capades as well as own the production.
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Now: Hamilton announced in early 2008 that she was undergoing treatment for breast cancer. She frequently skates in shows such as Broadway on Ice.
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Then: Denise Austin, Fitness | Accomplishments: She has been a fixture on national TV since 1987 and has produced numerous books and videos.
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Now: The sister-in-law of former tennis great Tracy Austin is in the midst of her second term as a member of the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports.
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Then: Anna Kournikova, Tennis | Accomplishments: Although she ranked as high as eighth in singles, she never won a singles title as a pro yet became one of the most well-known players of all time.
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Now: She competes in doubles on the World Team Tennis circuit and participated in a relay event at the Nautica Malibu Triathlon in September 2008. She also is an ambassador for the Boys & Girls Clubs of America.
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