Women In Sport
Women In Sport
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Nearly a million people entered the London Marathon 2025 ballot - why comments saying "slow" runners shouldn't be allowed are not okay
Running is never just about the time.
By Ally Head
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As a seasoned runner, I can’t even begin to tell you everything that’s wrong with the Nike US Olympic kit
Once again, women are being set up for failure in sport. Here’s where it all went wrong
By Ally Head
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I'm an ultramarathoner - here's why Jasmin Paris becoming the first female to ever finish the Barkley Marathon needs to be on your radar
History-making and record-breaking.
By Ally Head
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Lucy Bronze: "I would never say no to trying something out of my fashion comfort zone"
See Lucy in the new ALIGNE campaign
By Penny Goldstone
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Yes, 40% of Formula 1 fans are female—here's how the famously exclusive sport is finally embracing the F1 fangirl
As a world-first F1 sponsorship is announced, we meet the women changing the sport and inspiring a nation of fangirls.
By Fern Buckley
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Rachel Daly: "If you've got a dream and you work at it every single day, good things will happen."
By Ally Head
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As Mary Earps becomes the first ever goalkeeper to win BBC Sports Personality of the Year: 6 surprising fun facts you didn't know about her
The former MC UK Guest Editor is a jack of all trades.
By Lauren Hughes
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In celebration of the 70th anniversary of BBC Sports Personality of the Year: Dame Mary Peters and Paula Radcliffe share their top tips for improving your fitness
Health contributor Abbi Henderson chats with the two former athletes.
By Abbi Henderson
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England Women's World Cup results live: who scored for the Lionesses and the match against Spain, as it happens
By Ally Head
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This is what you should be eating before working out for energy and gains, according to a top nutritionist
Plus, how the England squad are fuelling their success this World Cup.
By Ally Head
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As details of their love lives are prioritised over discussion of performance - why aren't female footballers being treated with respect?
Recent headlines show there's still a lot of progress to be made.
By Ally Head
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As the Women's World Cup kicks off: 10 moments that changed the face of women’s football
From a 50-year ban to sold-out stadiums, writer Dionne Brighton looks back on the history-making moments of adversity in the women's game.
By Dionne Brighton
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As the World Cup kicks off: meet the Lionesses battling it out to win this year's tournament
We're rooting for you.
By Ally Head
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The Lionesses have paused their bonus discussions ahead of the Women’s World Cup - here's why
The squad have shared their disappointment over the lack of agreement.
By Sofia Piza
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This is exactly how your period affects your workout, according to two experts
Your need-to-knows.
By Chloe Gray
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3 athletes of colour share the obstacles they've faced and overcome in pursuing their careers
Plus, explore what changes need to happen to ensure equal opportunities for all.
By Fern Buckley
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The thought of exercise used to fill me with dread - now, I’m an 8x marathoner who finds joy through movement
So why don't we encourage young girls to have a passion for sport the way we do with boys?
By Ally Head
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Women in Sport: Millie Bright and Mary Earps
By Ally Head
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The Lionessess set an all-time high attendance record at Wembley yesterday
Winning and smashing records? Of course they did...
By Dionne Brighton
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It's a monumental year for women in sport – so why is misogyny still so rife on social media?
The comments on Just Eat’s TikTok video celebrating 101 new girl’s and women’s grassroots football teams across the UK show just how far we have to go in championing women’s sport.
By Alice Barraclough
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"This is what it feels like to be the first female Sikh powerlifter to represent Great Britain"
Be inspired by 25-year-old Karenjeet Kaur Bains' story.
By Ally Head
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Meet Muslim Sisterhood: the art collective encouraging people of all backgrounds and body types to start swimming
As they partner with Nike Swim to launch the brands first full coverage swimwear range, we chat to Lamisa Khan, Zeinab Saleh and Sara Gulamali about how they created a global movement that defies outdated stereotypes and champions diversity.
By Ally Head
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As Simone Biles opens up about her ADHD, your guide to the main symptoms and treatments
It's thought that 75% of women with ADHD go undiagnosed.
By Ally Head
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Simone Biles wins bronze in the Olympic women’s balance beam final
The win comes after the US gymnast bravely withdrew from all other events for the sake of her mental health.
By Catriona Harvey-Jenner
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Olympic athlete who refused ‘forced’ flight home is now being protected by Japanese police
Belarusian sprinter Krystsina Tsimanouskaya expressed concern for her safety after she was removed from the team for criticising her coaches.
By Catriona Harvey-Jenner
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Why are female athletes still being criticised for what they wear in 2021?
As the Norway women's beach handball team are fined for not competing in bikini bottoms, we ask: why are female Olympians required to wear less clothing than their male counterparts?
By Ally Head
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Simone Biles just made a very public call for justice for sexual abuse survivors
‘How about you amaze me and do the right thing…’
By Jenny Proudfoot