Women in Sports

Debinha on why she plays the game: “When I wear the Brazilian team shirt, I feel that I’m representing not only my dream, but that of all girls and women who dream of seeing our sport at the top.”

Sara Gama pens a letter to her younger self: “I am writing to let you know that you are going to become someone that you never thought you could be.”

Saraya says goodbye to WWE: “For the past 11 years, you’ve let me live out my dreams.”

Mikaylah Williams announces where she will be playing in college.

This is Jade Cargill in her own words.

Chioma Ubogagu on her doping ban: “The law is black and white, but the reality is far more complex.”

Mikaela Shiffrin on losing her dad and the real nature of grief: “Some days, it’s so hard to put one foot in front of the other. That’s grief. That’s being a human.”

Katie Taylor shares her hopes for the future of boxing.

Aliyah Boston ahead of South Carolina’s NCAA Tournament journey: “The goal is a national championship.”

Jamie Chadwick on her goals: “I want to be that next female driver in Formula One. I want the next time I write here to be about my first championship in F1.”

On this episode of Blindsided, we welcome Helen Maroulis.

Arsenal and Scotland player Jen Beattie details her battle with cancer: “There’s no reset button quite like cancer.”

Team GB Olympic swimmer Rebecca Adlington shares some advice with young girls.

Oksana Masters hears a heartfelt message from her mom as she competes in the Paralympics.

Misty Copeland fought for her place in ballet, and she’s using her platform to pave the way for young Black ballerinas to feel welcomed in the industry.

Olympic figure skater Mariah Bell’s friends and family send her some special messages.

Molly Bartrip opens up about her battle with anorexia nervosa, depression and anxiety: “I wasn’t just ruining my mind, I was ruining my body.” 

Growing up, it was Alexia Putellas’ dream to play for Barcelona. Now, she’s a Barça midfielder and a Ballon d’Or winner.

Carli Lloyd says goodbye to soccer: “How can I sum up what 17 years actually feels like, and what it means to me?”

Gwen Berry on her protests, the importance of Black lives and why the IOC needs to change.

It's banner or bust for Jonquel Jones and the Connecticut Sun: “I’ve had a CHIP on my shoulder for the last two years.”

This is the story of Christy Martin: “None of those achievements were going to save me, and there was nothing I could do to turn the tide.”

Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce on why she runs: “Track is Jamaican culture. It’s tradition.” 

Anna Cockrell pens a letter to her younger self: “No matter what happens out here, I am important, I am worthy, I am valued and I matter.”