10 Most Influentialbr Athletes of the Decade.br With the 2010s coming to a close,br it’s important to take a look back at thebr people that defined the past 10 years. .br Here are the 10 most influential athletesbr across various sports that truly definedbr the athleticism of the decade.br 1. Stephen Curry.br 2. Simone Biles.br 3. Usain Bolt.br 4. Michael Phelps.br 5. Serena Williams.br 6. Mike Trout.br 7. Sidney Crosby.br 8. Tom Brady.br 9. Ronda Rousey.br 10.