Archive for the ‘The Athletes’ Category
Friday, March 5th, 2010
An FGN reader asked a terrific question about why racers changed skis in the 50k race.
Rosie Brennan, a member of the Dartmouth College XC ski team who spoke with FGN contributor Sarah Odell, offered this explanation:
You do not have to change skis. In fact, it used to be against the ...
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Tuesday, February 16th, 2010
By Sarah Odell
Let’s take a breather. Time out from Lindsey Vonn and women in bathing suits. For me, one of the most frustrating aspects about Olympic coverage is that we usually can only watch sports that the United States dominates (or sports that are surrounded in controversy). As a result, ...
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Thursday, February 11th, 2010
By Laura Pappano
As a Sports Illustrated subscriber, I just want to offer a big “Thank You” for all the recent coverage of Lindsey Vonn – or should I say “un”-coverage?
If crazy feminists got all in a wad about last week’s cover photo of Vonn, I can only imagine what they ...
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Tuesday, February 9th, 2010
By Megan Wood
Documentary filmmaker Jenny Mackenzie's film Kick Like a Girl conveys the empoweringand enlightening experience when a soccer team of 8 and 9-year-old girls plays in the boys division -- quite successfully. After Mackenzie's visit to Wellesley College last week, I spoke with three student athletes about why gender ...
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Tuesday, January 26th, 2010
By Laura Pappano
Last weekend – in case you haven’t heard – Kelly Kulick became the first woman to win a Professional Bowlers Association Tour Title. And she didn’t just win, she blew away her opponent. At the 45th P.B.A. Tournament of Champions in Las Vegas, Kulick beat 2007-2008 PBA Player-of-the-year ...
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Tuesday, January 19th, 2010
By Davi-Ellen Chabner
Why would I -- a 65-year-old woman, a 23-handicap golfer -- now be hitting from the blue tees (aka the back tees) -- aka the men's tees? Why not stick with the red tees, the women’s tees, a safer (and my designated) spot?
Since I started playing golf more ...
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Thursday, January 14th, 2010
By Megan Wood
My final college softball season starts in three weeks. Time to worry about my makeup and hair?
Softball may be a serious, competitive, slide-in-the-dirt sport, but as it grows in popularity (and TV interest), there is heightened attention -- to looking good.
When I tuned into the Women’s College World ...
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Monday, January 4th, 2010
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By Sarah Odell
What happens when you cross a genetic pre-disposition with an environment crafted for squash excellence? Answer: Natalie Grainger, one of the top women's squash players in the world (she’s ...
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Tuesday, December 1st, 2009
By Laura Pappano
Sure, research shows that high school girls who play sports are less likely than their non-athletic peers to get pregnant. But sometimes it happens.
When it does, schools and districts need fair and sensible policies that allow girls (with guidance from a physician) to continue to compete and participate, ...
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Thursday, November 19th, 2009
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By Sarah Odell
The other day, the Wellesley College Squash Team -- my team -- opened the 2009 season at home against Smith College. This is my last home opener. As a senior, who has spent four years holding the number one spot at Wellesley, ...
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