Tag #Women In Sports

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Henriette d'Angeville's 1838 Mont Blanc Ascent: A Woman's Triumph Against Odds

On September 3, 1838, Henriette d'Angeville, a 44-year-old unmarried Frenchwoman, successfully climbed Mont Blanc, defying societal expectations and overcoming significant challenges, including last-minute guide cancellations and skepticism from her community.

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Tibbling Defeats Man Again in Chengdu Parkour Speed Final

In the Chengdu World Games women's parkour speed final, Sweden's Miranda Tibbling defeated the Netherlands' Noa Man by 1.05 seconds, repeating their 2022 World Games results and making them the first women to win consecutive titles in the event.

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Sheffield Football Friendships Shaped England Star's Career

England Lionesses defender Esme Morgan attributes her successful international career to the enduring friendships formed while playing junior football with Ecclesall Rangers in Sheffield, highlighting the positive impact of her coach, Martin Windle, and advocating for inclusivity in youth sports.

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Frappart to Referee Women's Euro Final

Stephanie Frappart, a 41-year-old French referee with extensive experience in men's and women's football, including officiating the 2019 Women's World Cup final, will referee the Women's Euro final between England and Spain at St. Jakob-Park in Basel, Switzerland today.

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USOPC Bans Transgender Women From Women's Sports

The US Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC) banned transgender women from women's sports, citing President Trump's executive order threatening funding cuts for organizations allowing trans athletes' participation; this follows similar actions by the NCAA and multiple states, potentially impactin...

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First Woman to Lead French Football Club

Michele Kang, a 66-year-old businesswoman with a net worth exceeding $1.6 billion, became the first woman to lead a French professional football club, Olympique Lyonnais, succeeding John Textor after the club's relegation to Ligue 2.

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Scottish Woman Conquers K2 Despite Shoulder Injury

Kirsty Mack, a 41-year-old Scottish ski instructor, summited K2, becoming possibly the first Scottish woman to do so, despite a debilitating shoulder injury sustained from a skiing accident years prior.

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Women's Rise in Ultramarathons Challenges Traditional Definitions of Strength

Women are increasingly winning mixed-gender ultramarathons, challenging traditional views of athletic dominance. Experts cite metabolic advantages and strategic racing approaches as contributing factors, prompting a reevaluation of what constitutes strength in sports.

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Pakistan's Football Federation Aims for Women's Football Surge

The Pakistan Football Federation (PFF), reinstated by FIFA, aims to dramatically increase women's participation in football, recruiting talented Pakistani players from around the world, including Laila Banaras and Maryam Mahmoud, to compete internationally after a period of inactivity.

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Record Number of Women Compete in Lumberjack World Championships

The 65th annual Lumberjack World Championships in Hayward, Wisconsin, featured a record 45 women among 100 athletes, highlighting the increasing participation of women in traditionally male-dominated timber sports and challenging gender norms.

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Tomé's Controversial Leadership Leads Spain's Women's Football Team to Success

Following the Luis Rubiales scandal, Montse Tomé took over Spain's women's national football team in September 2023, making controversial roster decisions that ultimately led to Spain winning the Nations League and reaching the Euro Cup quarterfinals.

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Wubben-Moy's Advocacy Secures Equal School Sports Access

England Lioness Lotte Wubben-Moy's campaign for equal access to school sports led to a new UK government partnership ensuring equal opportunities for all genders and those with disabilities, following her post-Euro 2022 open letter.

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