Representation

At 13, She Broke the Women’s Marathon World Record. Then She Disappeared From Running

Inside the little-known race in 1967 that helped spark equality in women's distance running.

5 years ago

U.S. fencer Lee Kiefer wins women’s foil final, making history

American fencer Lee Kiefer made Olympics history on Sunday after winning a gold medal in women’s foil. Lee is the…

5 years ago

Kelsey Stewart homers to cap rally as Team USA heads to softball gold-medal game unbeaten at 5-0 at Olympics

Kelsey Stewart homered leading off the seventh inning, capping a late rally that gave the United States a 2-1 victory…

5 years ago

‘Happy tears’: What anchoring ESPN’s ‘SportsCenter’ means for Arizona native Ashley Brewer

Arizona native Ashley Brewer is a new host of 'SportsCenter' on ESPN, working from LA.

5 years ago

Costa Rican gymnast Luciana Alvarado takes a knee to conclude floor routine during Olympic qualifying in nod to Black Lives Matter movement

Costa Rican gymnast Luciana Alvarado concluded her floor routine during Olympic qualifying on Sunday by incorporating a tribute to the…

5 years ago

They’re Olympic gold and silver medalists. And they’re 13 years old.

A lifestyle long dominated by young white men in a closed culture defined by the dual pursuits of freedom and…

5 years ago

This Ultra-Orthodox Mom Is the Face of a New Adidas Campaign

Many women, particularly those who are religious, see Deutsch as a role model for observant Jewish athletes.

5 years ago

Pink offers to pay fines for Norwegian women’s beach handball team after they refuse to wear bikini bottoms

Pink is offering her support to the Norwegian female beach handball team in their battle against wearing bikini bottoms during…

5 years ago

Anna Kiesenhofer is a math genius who just pulled off one of the biggest shocks in Olympics history

Nobody was speaking about Anna Kiesenhofer ahead of the Tokyo 2020 women's road race, but they certainly are now.

5 years ago

The Sexualization Of Women In Sports Extends Even To What They Wear

The women's skill had earned them a presence on a global stage, yet they were stuck wearing ill-fitting uniforms —…

5 years ago