Baumann and Hille Making History
Gaelle Baumann and Elisabeth Hille are making history today. This year marks the first time since 2000 that two women have made the final 27 at the World Series of Poker Main Event when Kathy Liebert finished 17th and Annie Duke just missed the final table by finishing 10th. Barbara Enright is the only woman to make a final table at the WSOP Main Event, finishing fifth in 1995.
Here's a look at the highest finishes by women throughout the history of the WSOP Main Event:
| Year | Player (finish) |
|---|---|
| 1970-1985 | none cashed |
| 1986 | Wendeen Eolis (25th) |
| 1987-1992 | none cashed |
| 1993 | Marsha Waggoner (19th) |
| 1994 | Barbara Samuelson (10th) |
| 1995 | Barbara Enright (5th) |
| 1996 | Lucy Rokach (26th) |
| 1997 | Marsha Waggoner (12th) |
| 1998 | Susie Isaacs (10th) |
| 1999 | none cashed |
| 2000 | Annie Duke (10th) |
| 2001-2002 | none cashed |
| 2003 | Annie Duke (47th) |
| 2004 | Rose Richie (98th) |
| 2005 | Tiffany Williamson (15th) |
| 2006 | Sabyl Cohen-Landrum (56th) |
| 2007 | Maria Ho (38th) |
| 2008 | Tiffany Michelle (17th) |
| 2009 | Leo Margets (27th) |
| 2010 | Breeze Zuckerman (121st) |
| 2011 | Erika Moutinho (29th) |