Laurel Hubbard made history as the first transgender athlete to compete in the Olympics this summer, and following this milestone, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has announced a new framework supporting trans athletes. The new guidance comes after two years of … [Read more...] about Olympic Committee issues more inclusive guidelines on trans athletes
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Sex-specific sports medicine is changing the training game for female athletes
Many aspects of the professional sports world are still quite male-centric, especially when it comes to training and nutrition regimens. As the world of female athletics continues to grow and expand, many athletes and researchers are realizing that the standard methods for male … [Read more...] about Sex-specific sports medicine is changing the training game for female athletes
Germany gymnasts reject sexualization by ditching bikini-cut uniforms
Professional female athletes have been subjected to sexualization for far too long, and they are starting to fight back. We recently wrote about how the Norwegian women’s beach handball team wore shorts instead of bikini bottoms during the 2021 European Beach Handball … [Read more...] about Germany gymnasts reject sexualization by ditching bikini-cut uniforms
US Paralympians will finally receive equal compensation in Tokyo
In previous Olympics, US Olympians won $37,500 for gold medals, while US Paralympic athletes won just $7,500 for each gold medal. This year, the playing field is finally being evened with the announcement that Paralympic athletes will be paid as much per medal as their Olympic … [Read more...] about US Paralympians will finally receive equal compensation in Tokyo
Olympian Allyson Felix is sponsoring childcare for other athletes
Being a mom is a full-time job, so working moms know that striking the perfect balance between their professional lives and their children is close to impossible. This is especially true for female athletes who are constantly pushing themselves physically and mentally and still … [Read more...] about Olympian Allyson Felix is sponsoring childcare for other athletes