___ Didrikson Zaharias, Olympic gold medalist in track and field who went on to win 10 L.P.G.A. major championships Crossword Clue

 The answer to the crossword clue is Babe Didrikson Zaharias. She was an American athlete who excelled in track and field, basketball, baseball, and golf. She won two gold medals in track and field at the 1932 Olympics, and she went on to win 10 LPGA major championships. 

Babe Didrikson was born in Port Arthur, Texas, in 1911. She was a natural athlete, and she excelled in many sports from a young age. She set several world records in track and field, and she was also a star basketball player and baseball player.

In 1932, Babe Didrikson competed in the Olympic Games in Los Angeles. She won gold medals in the javelin throw and the 80-meter hurdles. She also finished fourth in the high jump and fifth in the long jump.

After the Olympics, Babe Didrikson turned her attention to golf. She quickly became one of the best golfers in the world. She won her first LPGA major championship in 1946, and she went on to win 10 more.

Babe Didrikson was a pioneer for women's sports. She was one of the first female athletes to be recognized for her accomplishments, and she helped to pave the way for other women athletes. She was also a role model for many young girls, and she inspired them to pursue their dreams.

Babe Didrikson Zaharias died in 1956 at the age of 45. She was a true pioneer and an inspiration to many.