by admin | Aug 1, 2021 | SEW, Weekly Highlights and Lowlights
? This week our highlight goes to the U.S. Women’s Gymnastics Team, who both highlighted the importance of mental health through the actions and efforts of Simone Biles, and came away with the all around silver medal at the Olympics. ? This week we give a...
by admin | Jul 31, 2021 | #MeToo, SEW
Three fencers on the men’s US Olympic team were wearing pink masks when they arrived Friday in Tokyo for their opening match against Japan. But the coordinated masks weren’t a coincidence; they were a planned protest by the trio against a teammate who is...
by admin | Jul 31, 2021 | Representation, SEW
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by admin | Jul 31, 2021 | Representation, SEW
This year’s Olympic Games will no doubt be remembered for the unusual conditions brought about by the pandemic: the year-long delay, the disrupted training regimens, the missing spectators. But it should also be remembered for the remarkable displays of...
by admin | Jul 30, 2021 | Representation, SEW
The decision to take to the court in shorts instead of the required but, in their eyes, degrading bikini bottoms had been brewing for some time. The question was whether they were prepared to risk a fine or worse for breaking the rules. And then finally,...
by admin | Jul 30, 2021 | Representation, SEW
Megan Rapinoe made no mistake from the penalty spot. The veteran USWNT star converted her shot to give USA a 4-2 win over Netherlands in the penalty shootout after a 2-2 tie through extra time. Rose Lavelle, Alex Morgan and Christen Press also made their...
by admin | Jul 30, 2021 | Representation, SEW
USA Basketball is like a jeweler visiting the world’s largest diamond mine. With so many gems, even some amazing ones inevitably get left behind. That’s the case with the Tokyo Games, as it is with every Olympics. Especially on the women’s side,...
by admin | Jul 30, 2021 | #MeToo, Representation, SEW
Simone Biles did not just go to Tokyo to compete. In an April interview with NBC, she said she’d decided to participate in her second Olympic Games, at 24, because she wanted to hold gymnastics leaders accountable. Biles is the only victim of Larry Nassar...
by admin | Jul 30, 2021 | Representation, SEW
Suni Lee just accomplished what no one expected three days ago — not even herself. “This is such a surreal moment. I just feel like I could have never been here ever. It doesn’t even feel like real life,” the 18-year-old said after winning the most...
by admin | Jul 29, 2021 | Representation, SEW
Is cheerleading a sport? That question has remained unanswered, but the wait is finally over. The International Olympic Committee has granted full recognition to the International Cheer Union. This step allows cheerleading to...
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