Women's Sports Foundation Presents Inaugural The Billies

The transcript discusses the importance of advocating for women's participation in sports, both professionally and at a grassroots level. The speaker shares personal experiences of running marathons and the influence of a sports-loving father, which fostered a sense of inclusion in the sports world. The conversation also touches on the evolving portrayal of women in media, highlighting the celebration of women athletes today.

Why does the speaker believe advocating for women's participation in sports is important?

• It helps women become professional athletes.

• It allows women to compete against men.

• It encourages women to start sports at a young age.

• It ensures women get equal pay in sports.

What activity did the speaker engage in during their youth that was uncommon for girls at the time?

• Playing soccer

• Running marathons

• Swimming competitively

• Playing basketball

How did the speaker's relationship with their father influence their view on sports?

• It made them dislike sports.

• It encouraged them to become a professional athlete.

• It helped them feel included in the sports world.

• It led them to pursue a career in sports journalism.

What change in media portrayal of women athletes does the speaker highlight?

• Women athletes are now less visible in media.

• Women athletes are celebrated more today.

• Women athletes are portrayed as weaker than men.

• Women athletes are only shown in specific sports.

According to the speaker, how should women athletes be portrayed in the media?

• As celebrated figures

• As professionals only

• As amateurs only

• As secondary to male athletes