Sportswomen have been short-changed when it comes to their gear and equipment. But the days of 'pink it and shrink it' are being consigned to the past as sports products begin taking heed of female athletes, with data and made-to-measure design being applied instead of using male parameters and transferring them
Despite the significant achievements and astounding talent in the world's most popular female sports leagues, professional women's sports often receive less attention and resources than men's. From media coverage and salaries to sponsorship opportunities and promotional campaigns, female athletes are given short shrift. Though they get but a fraction of the resources and opportunities that their male counterparts receive, these ladies nonetheless give it their all, playing with spirit and passion.
Anne Soltow's glider was leading the field all day. Now it is in an actual field and a kilometre short of the finish. The single-seater sailplane looks like a giant alien bug: long slender fuselage, a canopy encasing the cockpit like a single eye, epic wings, 15 metres tip to tip. They were all that was keeping Soltow's engineless aircraft in the sky until 10 minutes ago.
Athlos debuted at Icahn Stadium in New York City, featuring six events: 100m, 100m hurdles, 200m, 400m, 800m, and 1500m. The event boasted a large prize purse, with winners earning $60,000 and athletes receiving a share of the event's revenue, a rare arrangement in track and field.
A replay looked inevitable when Orlaith Cahalane found the back of the net, but it's almost fitting that Carrie Dolan's free won it for the Tribeswomen - she finishes the day with 0-7 to her name.
"It's something that makes me and us totally proud. But history is written by what has been done before, so we must give credit to those who were there in previous years, who, even without these possibilities, have given a boost to the movement. We are reaping the fruits."
Golden State faced a tough game against Phoenix, eventually losing 78-77 after Janelle Salaun tied it late. A crucial foul by Valkyries led to free throws.
"It's been an incredible journey together with my team, UAE Team ADQ. It's been eight days completely full gas. We created actions, we believed, every single day, and we stayed humble."
After 10 grueling rounds, both fighters embraced in uncertainty, reflecting on their intense rivalry and showcasing the mutual respect they had earned through their encounters.
