Across
- 3. Tennis superstar who has won multiple Grand Slam singles titles
- 4. Boxer who became the first African American to win an Olympic gold medal in his sport
- 5. Track and field athlete who won nine Olympic gold medals in his career
- 7. Tennis superstar who has won multiple Grand Slam singles titles
- 8. Track and field icon known for her record-setting performances in the 1988 Olympics
- 10. Basketball pioneer who broke the NBA's color barrier in 1947
- 11. Gymnast who made history as the first African American to win the Olympic all-around title
Down
- 1. Tennis star who has won multiple Grand Slam singles titles alongside her sister Serena
- 2. Baseball legend who broke the color barrier in Major League Baseball
- 3. Gymnast who has won numerous Olympic and World Championship medals
- 6. Sprinter who famously raised his fist in a Black Power salute at the 1968 Olympics
- 7. Golf legend who has won numerous major championships over his career
- 9. Basketball legend who won six NBA championships with the Chicago Bulls
- 12. Gymnast who captured hearts with her performances at the 2012 Olympics
- 13. Boxing icon known for his prowess in the ring and his activism outside of it