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محتوای ارائه شده توسط The Women in Sport Podcast. تمام محتوای پادکست شامل قسمتها، گرافیکها و توضیحات پادکست مستقیماً توسط The Women in Sport Podcast یا شریک پلتفرم پادکست آنها آپلود و ارائه میشوند. اگر فکر میکنید شخصی بدون اجازه شما از اثر دارای حق نسخهبرداری شما استفاده میکند، میتوانید روندی که در اینجا شرح داده شده است را دنبال کنید.https://fa.player.fm/legal
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Join Mandii B and Weezy WTF as they navigate the evolution of their podcasting journey in this candid and hilarious episode of “Decisions, Decisions.” Reflecting on nearly a decade of bold conversations, the duo opens up about the challenges and triumphs of rebranding their iconic show, previously known as “WHOREible Decisions.” Dive into their reasoning behind the name change, their growth as individuals, and the dynamics of creating space for nontraditional relationships and personal self-love. This episode features thought-provoking discussions on societal norms, reclaiming identity, and the complexities of managing a brand that champions inclusivity while addressing the limitations of media algorithms. From celibacy and creative reinvention to navigating life changes and unconventional lifestyles, Mandy and Weezy offer raw, unfiltered takes that will keep you engaged and inspired. Follow the hosts on social media Weezy @Weezywtf & Mandii B @Fullcourtpumps and follow the Decisions Decisions pages Instagram @_decisionsdecisions Don't forget to tag #decisionsdecisions or @ us to let us know what you think of this week's episode! Want more? Bonus episodes, merch and more Whoreible Decisions!! Become a Patron at Patreon.com/whoreibledecisions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
23: More than a month - ensuring visibility for women's sport after an Olympics and Paralympic games
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محتوای ارائه شده توسط The Women in Sport Podcast. تمام محتوای پادکست شامل قسمتها، گرافیکها و توضیحات پادکست مستقیماً توسط The Women in Sport Podcast یا شریک پلتفرم پادکست آنها آپلود و ارائه میشوند. اگر فکر میکنید شخصی بدون اجازه شما از اثر دارای حق نسخهبرداری شما استفاده میکند، میتوانید روندی که در اینجا شرح داده شده است را دنبال کنید.https://fa.player.fm/legal
In one of our special live editions of the podcast with our sponsors CSM Live, we discussed how an inevitable boost in visibility for women’s sport after the Olympic and Paralympic games can be harnessed to ensure growth and momentum beyond the games.
Every four years female athletes become household names and are thrust into the spotlight during the Olympic and Paralympic games, but how can we ensure that these moments live beyond one summer? How can we support these women’s sport and their athletes after the games and drive commercial investment and media coverage?
We discussed this in a fascinating live event on YouTube with a fantastic guest line up:
-Alice Dearing, marathon swimmer
-Tim Hollingsworth, CEO of Sport England
-Jade Jones-Hall, wheelchair racer and two-time Paralympian
-Joanna Coates, CEO of UK Athletics
Every four years female athletes become household names and are thrust into the spotlight during the Olympic and Paralympic games, but how can we ensure that these moments live beyond one summer? How can we support these women’s sport and their athletes after the games and drive commercial investment and media coverage?
We discussed this in a fascinating live event on YouTube with a fantastic guest line up:
-Alice Dearing, marathon swimmer
-Tim Hollingsworth, CEO of Sport England
-Jade Jones-Hall, wheelchair racer and two-time Paralympian
-Joanna Coates, CEO of UK Athletics
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23: More than a month - ensuring visibility for women's sport after an Olympics and Paralympic games
Manage episode 322387597 series 3325266
محتوای ارائه شده توسط The Women in Sport Podcast. تمام محتوای پادکست شامل قسمتها، گرافیکها و توضیحات پادکست مستقیماً توسط The Women in Sport Podcast یا شریک پلتفرم پادکست آنها آپلود و ارائه میشوند. اگر فکر میکنید شخصی بدون اجازه شما از اثر دارای حق نسخهبرداری شما استفاده میکند، میتوانید روندی که در اینجا شرح داده شده است را دنبال کنید.https://fa.player.fm/legal
In one of our special live editions of the podcast with our sponsors CSM Live, we discussed how an inevitable boost in visibility for women’s sport after the Olympic and Paralympic games can be harnessed to ensure growth and momentum beyond the games.
Every four years female athletes become household names and are thrust into the spotlight during the Olympic and Paralympic games, but how can we ensure that these moments live beyond one summer? How can we support these women’s sport and their athletes after the games and drive commercial investment and media coverage?
We discussed this in a fascinating live event on YouTube with a fantastic guest line up:
-Alice Dearing, marathon swimmer
-Tim Hollingsworth, CEO of Sport England
-Jade Jones-Hall, wheelchair racer and two-time Paralympian
-Joanna Coates, CEO of UK Athletics
Every four years female athletes become household names and are thrust into the spotlight during the Olympic and Paralympic games, but how can we ensure that these moments live beyond one summer? How can we support these women’s sport and their athletes after the games and drive commercial investment and media coverage?
We discussed this in a fascinating live event on YouTube with a fantastic guest line up:
-Alice Dearing, marathon swimmer
-Tim Hollingsworth, CEO of Sport England
-Jade Jones-Hall, wheelchair racer and two-time Paralympian
-Joanna Coates, CEO of UK Athletics
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×In November 2024 Women in Sport held our 40th anniversary conference in London. In this episode of the podcast we’ll hear further highlights from the event, featuring a discussion chaired by Dame Katherine Grainger , the new Chair of the British Olympic Association. Nick Read , managing director of Vitality Programme Caroline Hawkings , Chief Talent Officer at Savanta Dan Frumkin , CEO of Metro Bank Vikki Monk , The Collective at Wasserman These four senior figures in the business world talk about how they have put sport at the heart of their corporate agendas. The episode is introduced by the journalist and former gymnast Julia George . **** About Women in Sport Because women and girls belong DONATE and support our work here Founded in 1984, Women in Sport is the longest-standing charity in its field with a proud history of securing change for women and girls. At its heart lies a deep understanding of the needs of women and girls in relation to sport and a passion to address the stubborn gender inequalities that still exist. Based on expert insight, Women in Sport challenges the system, offers solutions and inspires change. Not only do we believe in girls and women having access to fair and safe sport for the joy, fulfilment and lifelong benefits it offers, but we care about this because it can address health inequalities and help society to thrive. We continue to build strong partnerships with the corporate, sports and leisure sectors, grow our influence in parliament and develop powerful projects. By doing so we have led the field in creating change for teenage girls and challenged the system to better serve women in midlife. Follow Us Instagram – Instagram.com/womeninsport_uk X – x.com/womeninsport_uk LinkedIn – linkedin.com/company/women-in-sport TikTok – tiktok.com/@womeninsport Acknowledgments Thank you to the Royal Institute of British Architects for hosting our conference. Thank you to Vitality , Metro Bank and Wasserman for their generous sponsorship of the event. Edited and mixed by Steven George Music: Luna Cantina - A Huevo…
In November 2024 Women in Sport held our 40th anniversary conference in London. In this episode of the podcast we’ll hear some highlights from the event, featuring a discussion chaired by Julia George with three high-profile women in sport, talking about their vision for the future – and what makes them mad about the lack of progress towards true equality. Paula Dunn MBE is the first female head coach appointed by UK Athletics Lisa O’Keefe MBE is the Secretary General of the International Working Group on Women and Sport Kelly Simmonds OBE spent thirty years at the Football Association, latterly as the director of the women’s professional game All of them faced down some kind of prejudice, misogyny or discrimination on their way to the top. **** About Women in Sport Because women and girls belong DONATE and support our work here Founded in 1984, Women in Sport is the longest-standing charity in its field with a proud history of securing change for women and girls. At its heart lies a deep understanding of the needs of women and girls in relation to sport and a passion to address the stubborn gender inequalities that still exist. Based on expert insight, Women in Sport challenges the system, offers solutions and inspires change. Not only do we believe in girls and women having access to fair and safe sport for the joy, fulfilment and lifelong benefits it offers, but we care about this because it can address health inequalities and help society to thrive. We continue to build strong partnerships with the corporate, sports and leisure sectors, grow our influence in parliament and develop powerful projects. By doing so we have led the field in creating change for teenage girls and challenged the system to better serve women in midlife. Follow Us Instagram – Instagram.com/womeninsport_uk X – x.com/womeninsport_uk LinkedIn – linkedin.com/company/women-in-sport TikTok – tiktok.com/@womeninsport Acknowledgments Thank you to the Royal Institute of British Architects for hosting our conference. Thank you to Vitality , Metro Bank and Wasserman for their generous sponsorship of the event. Edited and mixed by Steven George Music: Luna Cantina - A Huevo…
It’s August 2024 and this week, the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games begins. The Paralympics, as we commonly know them, have their roots in the Stoke Mandeville Games, first held in 1948, when only wheelchair athletes competed. In 1960, they were renamed as the Paralympic Games, and in 1976, para-athletes besides wheelchair users were allowed to compete for the first time. My guest today was one of those. And she didn’t just compete – she cleaned up. Monica Vaughan represented Great Britain in swimming at two Paralympics. Five Gold medals in Toronto in ’76 were followed by four more plus a Silver in Arnhem in Germany in 1980. By the way, thank you to Stylist Magazine for naming us as one of the best podcasts about women in sport. Archive info about the Paralympics and Monica Vaughan "From Stoke Mandeville to Stratford" - A History of the Summer Paralympic Games by Ian Brittain Toronto 1976 Monica Vaughan profile National Paralympic Heritage Trust **** About Women in Sport Women in Sport was founded in 1984 and its vision is that no-one is excluded from the joy, fulfilment and lifelong benefits of sport and exercise. Recognising that gender stereotypes and institutional bias are holding women back in life and in sport, the charity’s purpose is to give every woman and girl the opportunity to take part and inspire her to do so. DONATE and support our work here Find out more about us here Follow Us Instagram – Instagram.com/womeninsport_uk X – x.com/womeninsport_uk LinkedIn – linkedin.com/company/women-in-sport TikTok – tiktok.com/@womeninsport Acknowledgments Thank you to Whistledown Productions for the technical help and use of the studio to record this podcast. Edited and mixed by Steven George Music: Luna Cantina - A Huevo…
This year marks Women in Sport’s 40th anniversary and we've relaunched our podcast! This week the world’s top athletes will gather in Paris for the 2024 Olympic Games. Few of us will ever know what its like to represent our country in elite sport. Fewer still will know the feeling of standing on the podium whilst the national anthem plays. Joanna Rowsell MBE knows exactly what this is like. She has two gold medals - one from London in 2012 and the other from Rio in 2016 – both in the Team Pursuit. Add to that, five World Championship titles, multiple World Cup Gold medals and a standing world record, also in Team Pursuit. Presenter: Julia George Watch and listen to the BBC commentary of Joanna's moment of Olympic glory: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/olympics/19127475 Copyright BBC 1984 **** About Women in Sport Women in Sport was founded in 1984 and its vision is that no-one is excluded from the joy, fulfilment and lifelong benefits of sport and exercise. Recognising that gender stereotypes and institutional bias are holding women back in life and in sport, the charity’s purpose is to give every woman and girl the opportunity to take part and inspire her to do so. DONATE and support our work here Find out more about us here Follow Us Instagram – Instagram.com/womeninsport_uk X – x.com/womeninsport_uk LinkedIn – linkedin.com/company/women-in-sport TikTok – tiktok.com/@womeninsport Acknowledgments Thank you to David Prest at Whistledown Productions for the technical help and use of the studio to record this podcast. Edited and mixed by Steven George Music: Luna Cantina - A Huevo…
This year marks Women in Sport’s 40th anniversary and we've relaunched our podcast! It’s July 2024. In just a few weeks, the world’s top athletes will gather in Paris for the 2024 Games. We’ll be watching on - in wonder - at the human endeavour, the glory and the heartbreak. What all that feels like is the stuff of dreams for most of us. Today's guest is a woman who lived that dream. Tessa Sanderson CBE is a British Olympic icon. She represented Great Britain at six Olympic Games, winning a gold medal in the javelin at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics setting a new Olympic record and making history as the first black British woman to win Olympic gold. Presenter: Julia George Watch and listen to the BBC commentary of Tessa's moment of Olympic glory: 1984 Los Angeles Olympic Games - Women's Javelin ( youtube.com ) Copyright BBC 1984 **** About Women in Sport Women in Sport was founded in 1984 and its vision is that no-one is excluded from the joy, fulfilment and lifelong benefits of sport and exercise. Recognising that gender stereotypes and institutional bias are holding women back in life and in sport, the charity’s purpose is to give every woman and girl the opportunity to take part and inspire her to do so. DONATE and support our work here Find out more about us here Follow Us Instagram – Instagram.com/womeninsport_uk X – x.com/womeninsport_uk LinkedIn – linkedin.com/company/women-in-sport TikTok – tiktok.com/@womeninsport Acknowledgments Follow Tessa on X - x.com/tessasanderson Thank you to David Prest at Whistledown Productions for the technical help and use of the studio to record this podcast. Edited and mixed by Steven George Music: Luna Cantina - A Huevo…
This year marks Women in Sport’s 40th anniversary. We've relaunched our podcast to coincide with the 2024 UK General Election. Women and girls belong in sport. But we are less active than men and boys at every stage of our lives. 27% of women do less than 30 minutes of sporting activity a week. Just 3% of women play in a sports team. 22% fewer girls than boys take part in team sport. Stigma, prejudice and taboos about sport, gender and health are holding women and girls back. This episode of our podcast looks at how we help the UK step up and recognise the value and importance of sport to women and girls. [Warning: There is a section midway through this episode where there's a bit of swearing] Presenter: Julia George , journalist, broadcaster and former gymnast Guests: Gary Leybourne the CEO of Coach Core , a charity which creates sports coaching apprenticeships across the UK. Rachel Williams works for Women in Sport in policy and public affairs, managing our relationships with politicians, decision-makers and government. Dr Bella Smith was labelled ‘not particularly sporty’ at school now she’s a passionate distance runner and is a co-founder of The Well HQ , a movement that aims to help girls and women feel they truly belong in sport. About Women in Sport Women in Sport was founded in 1984 and its vision is that no-one is excluded from the joy, fulfilment and lifelong benefits of sport and exercise. Recognising that gender stereotypes and institutional bias are holding women back in life and in sport, the charity’s purpose is to give every woman and girl the opportunity to take part and inspire her to do so. DONATE and support our work here Find out more about us here Follow Us Instagram – Instagram.com/womeninsport_uk X – x.com/womeninsport_uk LinkedIn – linkedin.com/company/women-in-sport TikTok – tiktok.com/@womeninsport Thank you to David Prest at Whistledown Productions for the use of the studio to record this podcast. Recorded and mixed by Steven George Music: Luna Cantina - A Huevo…
This year marks Women in Sport’s 40th anniversary. We've relaunched our podcast to coincide with the 2024 UK General Election. Women and girls belong in sport. But misogyny is a significant barrier. We believe that when sport includes women and girls it helps tackle health inequalities. In this podcast we’re tackling what needs to be done to eradicate misogyny from sport, and society in general. Presenter: Julia George , journalist, broadcaster and former gymnast Guests: Fiona Scolding KC has worked in education law for over 20 years, notably as lead counsel to three different investigations at the Independent Inquiry for Child Sexual Abuse. Ugo Monye is a rugby union international, who was capped 14 times for England and played 241 times for Harlequins, winning the Premiership title in 2012 before retiring in 2015. Rachel Williams leads our work on developing policy positions and on our relationship with political and policymaking stakeholders across the UK and at all levels of government. About Women in Sport Women in Sport was founded in 1984 and its vision is that no-one is excluded from the joy, fulfilment and lifelong benefits of sport and exercise. Recognising that gender stereotypes and institutional bias are holding women back in life and in sport, the charity’s purpose is to give every woman and girl the opportunity to take part and inspire her to do so. DONATE and support our work here Find out more about us here Follow Us Instagram – Instagram.com/womeninsport_uk X – x.com/womeninsport_uk LinkedIn – linkedin.com/company/women-in-sport TikTok – tiktok.com/@womeninsport Thank you to Emily Finch at Whistledown Productions for the use of the studio to record this podcast. Recorded and mixed by Steven George Music: Luna Cantina - A Huevo…
This year marks Women in Sport’s 40th anniversary. Women and girls belong in sport. But they are less active than men at every stage of their lives. It’s worse if you’re a woman of colour. Elite male athletes are celebrated for their strength and skill, whilst women are still often discussed in terms of their appearance and their relationships. And their pay and rewards still lag far behind. In this episode, we’re tackling what needs to be done make sport fair for women and girls, in the playground, on the pitch, and in the boardroom. In particular: What is gender budgeting and why sport so desperately needs it Why 50-50 leadership is vital in sport (and elsewhere) How 50-50 visibility can give more girls a chance to dream Presenter: Julia George , journalist, broadcaster and former gymnast Guests: Ali Donnelly , who is the CEO of More Than Equal, a new organisation which aims to get more women competing at the very top end of motorsport. Rachel Williams leads Women in Sport’s relationships with politicians and policymakers across the UK and at all levels of government. Brian Moore is a former rugby union international, who played 64 times for England as a hooker. About Women in Sport Women in Sport was founded in 1984 and its vision is that no-one is excluded from the joy, fulfilment and lifelong benefits of sport and exercise. Recognising that gender stereotypes and institutional bias are holding women back in life and in sport, the charity’s purpose is to give every woman and girl the opportunity to take part and inspire her to do so. DONATE and support our work here Find out more about us here Follow Us Instagram – Instagram.com/womeninsport_uk X – x.com/womeninsport_uk LinkedIn – linkedin.com/company/women-in-sport TikTok – tiktok.com/@womeninsport More Than Equal Website Thank you to Whistledown Productions for the use of their studio to record this podcast. Recorded and mixed by Steven George Music: Luna Cantina - A Huevo…
Minette Batters is President of the National Farmer's Union, the first women to hold the post in the organisation's 115 year history. Alongside leading the NFU, which represents more than 46,000 farming and growing businesses, Minette runs a family farm in Wiltshire. She chats to us about the impact that sport has had on her life. The skills she acquired through playing team sport at school which has given her the ability to lead a team, communicate effectively and provided her with the resilience to overcome adversity and failure. Minette also talks about her love of running and her passion for protecting and championing green spaces so that more people are able to enjoy being active in nature. About Women in Sport Women in Sport was founded in 1984 and its vision is that no-one is excluded from the joy, fulfilment and lifelong benefits of sport and exercise. Recognising that gender stereotypes and institutional bias are holding women back in life and in sport, the charity’s purpose is to give every woman and girl the opportunity to take part and inspire her to do so. Find out more about us here…
The Rugby League World Cup 2021 made history with Women's, Wheelchair and Men’s teams competing concurrently at the tournament. For the first time in a major tournament all participants were paid the same participation fee and given equal standard of accommodation, transport, and training facilities. Also, in a watershed moment for the women's game, every match was broadcast live on the BBC and promoted to a new generation of players and supporters. So, what has this tournament done to inspire change, both at the elite and grassroots ends of the game? To discuss the legacy of the Rugby League World Cup 2021, we're joined by: England International Jodie Cunningham, Stacey Knight Non-Exec Director, Rugby League World Cup 2021 and Tracey Power the tournament's Social Impact Director. Thank you to our podcast sponsor CSM Live Cover Image: SWPix About Women in Sport Women in Sport was founded in 1984 and its vision is that no-one is excluded from the joy, fulfilment and lifelong benefits of sport and exercise. Recognising that gender stereotypes and institutional bias are holding women back in life and in sport, the charity’s purpose is to give every woman and girl the opportunity to take part and inspire her to do so. Find out more about us here…
When researching the lives of teenage girls Women in Sport uncovered the powerful relationship that exists between mums and daughters. Teenage girls view their mum or mum figure as someone that they want to be active with, without the fear of judgement. This led to the creation of Women in Sport's #TimeTogether campaign. We know that: 6 out of 10 teenage girls are not meeting the physical activity guidelines of 60 minutes activity per day 1.3 million teenage girls opt out of sport when transitioning from primary to secondary school due to puberty, confidence and supportive environments. 48% of girls tell us their mum encourages and supports them to be active. Yet women in midlife are time poor In this episode we'll explore some of the barriers that prevent girls from being active and explore how mums/mum figures can be part of the solution. We're joined by Kate Nicholson, Head of Insight and Innovation at Women in Sport, Kirsty McNab, CEO Scottish Sport's Futures and her teenage daughter Ella. About Women in Sport Women in Sport was founded in 1984 and its vision is that no-one is excluded from the joy, fulfilment and lifelong benefits of sport and exercise. Recognising that gender stereotypes and institutional bias are holding women back in life and in sport, the charity’s purpose is to give every woman and girl the opportunity to take part and inspire her to do so. Find out more about us here…
Two years ago we discovered half as many girls as boys dream of reaching the top of sport - a gap we coined the 'Dream Deficit.' 2022 has put women's sport centre stage. The success of the Lionesses at the Euros was momentous, the passion, talent and positive team dynamic on display was incredible to watch. It was closely followed by a raft of brilliant performances at the Commonwealth Games. But has the inspirational summer we've had done anything to shift the dial? Can girls now see a place at the top of sport for them? To discuss the results of Women in Sport's latest 'Dream Deficit' survey I am joined by the charity's CEO Stephanie Hilborne and Hannah Dingley, Academy Manager at Forest Green Rovers. About Women in Sport Women in Sport was founded in 1984 and its vision is that no-one is excluded from the joy, fulfilment and lifelong benefits of sport and exercise. Recognising that gender stereotypes and institutional bias are holding women back in life and in sport, the charity’s purpose is to give every woman and girl the opportunity to take part and inspire her to do so. Find out more about us here This episode is sponsored by CSM Live…
The 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham featured the largest integrated para sport programme in the competition’s history with 42 parasport events across eight sports, with over 350 athletes taking part. While the growth of parasport at elite level is fantastic, many disabled women and girls face a double discrimination when it comes to sport and exercise. Now the excitement of the 2022 Games is over the focus has to be on what legacy it can achieve. On this episode Sarah is joined by former Paralympic swimmer and BBC broadcaster Kate Grey and Emma Wiggs MBE who is a double Paralympic gold medal winner and ten-time World Champion para canoeist! We talk about: How the Commonwealth Games has given parasport a stage and how that's inspired more girls into sport. Why para sport must be able to grow as an event in its own right. How media has changed the narrative around performance and disability. How schools and coaches can foster a more inclusive environment for girls with a disability. How we can all play a part in breaking down barriers to activity for disabled women and girls. About Women in Sport Women in Sport was founded in 1984 and its vision is that no-one is excluded from the joy, fulfilment and lifelong benefits of sport and exercise. Recognising that gender stereotypes and institutional bias are holding women back in life and in sport, the charity’s purpose is to give every woman and girl the opportunity to take part and inspire her to do so. Find out more about us here This episode is sponsored by CSM Live…
If you have a dusty bike in your shed this episode will inspire you to pump up the tyres jump in the saddle and feel the wind in your hair... For women, the humble bicycle is much more than a mode of transport. Over the last century the so called ‘freedom machines’ have helped women gain independence, increased social and political freedom and brought countless hours of joy. As the American civil rights activist, Susan B. Anthony said: “Let me tell you what I think of bicycling. I think it has done more to emancipate women than anything else in the world. It gives women a feeling of freedom and self-reliance.” Yet 130 years on from when the first female pioneers took their seats on bikes, women are still facing barriers preventing them from cycling - safety, appearance, time limitations and affordability are still stopping thousands of women from getting in the saddle. In this episode we speak to author Hannah Ross, whose book 'Revolutions: How Women Changed the World on Two Wheels' brings to life of some of the stories of the remarkable female pioneers who fought not only for their right to ride a bike, but for their freedom. We discuss: How women were perceived in the 1890s when women first began cycling. How women dressed on the bicycle and why certain clothes caused a stir! How one pioneering women cycled around the world to prove men wrong. The role the bicycle played for the suffragettes. Why better cycling infrastructure can help get more women on bicycles. The hope for the future of female participation in cycling. Connect with Hannah: Twitter: @HannahVRoss Instagram: @hannahvross This episode is sponsored by CSM Live Donate to Women in Sport…
1 30: Harnessing the power of self-belief: How Victoria Evans became the fastest female to solo row the Atlantic 49:25
In March 2022 Victoria Evans became the fastest woman to solo row the Atlantic Ocean. An incredible achievement in itself, but one made even more remarkable by the fact that three years prior to setting sail, Victoria had never even been in a rowing boat. Setting off from the island of Tenerife, Spain on 11 February she battled through a number of difficult moments before arriving at Port St Charles in Barbados in the early hours of 24 March. Inclement weather, sleep deprivation and even a solitary 35th birthday party for one were not enough to hold her back. Her 7-metre boat ‘True Blue’ was all that protected her from waves the height of houses, dark nights, storms, sweltering heat, and 3 miles of ocean underneath her. In total, Victoria rowed 2,559 nautical miles (4,740 kilometres) in a world record time of 40 days and 19 hours, beating the previous record of 49 days and 7 hours set by fellow UK rower Kiko Matthews back in March 2018. Victoria also raised £25,000 for Women in Sport as part of her Sea Change Sport campaign, which was set up to draw attention to gender inequality in sport, in particular the barriers that prevent access to sport for women and girls. In this podcast Tori shares how she prepared both physically and mentally for the challenge, the highs and lows, what life aboard a 7-metre boat is like - including going to the loo, eating and the lack of sleep - and how she is now using her World Record to create a platform for change and to inspire women and girls that they have the power to achieve within. Donate to Tori's fundraising campaign: Fundraiser by Victoria Evans : Sea Change Sport Atlantic Row for Women in Sport (gofundme.com) --------------------------------------------------- This episode is sponsored by CSM LIVE Podcast artwork: Jane Stockdale…
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