Caitlin Clark and the Iowa Hawkeyes are advancing to the Final Four in Cleveland as part of the NCAA Division I women's basketball tournament. Her performance has sparked renewed discussion about the greatest athlete to come from the state of Iowa. USA TODAY is currently running a poll to determine Iowa's greatest all-time athlete, featuring notable nominees such as Caitlin Clark, Dan Gable, and Nile Kinnick.
The poll highlights standout figures from Iowa's athletic history, recognizing achievements across different sports and eras. Clark's recent success with the Hawkeyes has placed her at the center of the conversation, joining legendary names like Gable, a wrestling icon, and Kinnick, a Heisman Trophy winner from the University of Iowa.