Martina Navratilova criticized the Associated Press for awarding Algerian boxer Imane Khelif third place in the Female Athlete of the Year 2024, citing gender controversy. The debate stems from allegations about Khelif's biological identity and high testosterone levels,

Caitlin Clark was named AP’s Female Athlete of the Year without much competition, but another person who received votes was the cause of much controversy in 2024.

Khelif's gold sparked major controversy after the International Boxing Association said Khelif had been disqualified from last year's World Championships for failing gender eligibility criteria.