Women In Sport
The latest Women In Sport articles from Marie Claire
Women In Sport
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As the Women’s Euros Kick Off: 12 Moments That Changed the Face of the Sport
From a 50-year ban to sold-out stadiums, writer Dionne Brighton looks back on the history-making moments of adversity in the women's game.
By Dionne Brighton
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As Faith Kipyegon Attempts To Become the First Woman Ever To Run a Sub-4-Minute Mile, We Ask – Is the “Impossible” Actually Inspiring?
Are these world record attempts about the sport anymore, or the sponsorship?
By Ally Head
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Introducing Global phenomenon, Olympic medallist and rugby icon Ilona Maher
By Ally Head
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Domestic abuser is jailed for killing his girlfriend after a football match
Domestic abuse is a “unique trend in men’s football,” says charity.
By Mischa Anouk Smith
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We asked a record-breaking athlete for her 10km training tips - trust us, you're almost guaranteed a new PB with this advice
Keen to up your speed?
By Ally Head
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As the Paralympics finishes, Livvy Breen chats following your dreams, owning your strengths, and never giving up
The three-time Paralympian chats to MC UK.
By Ally Head
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Lauren Steadman: "I use sport as a vehicle - I might have an arm missing, but I'm just as strong as you are."
The Paralympic champion and MBE owner discusses her most important life lessons.
By Ally Head
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Nearly 80% of the Team GB mums won medals at the Olympics - so why are mothers still being underestimated in sport?
Seven out of nine of the mothers competing earned a place on the podium.
By Anna Bartter
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Viral Australian breakdancer responds to critics of her Olympics performance
She made quite the impression
By Iris Goldsztajn
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Charley Hull talks self care, confidence and the most pressing issues for female pro golfers today
As part of our Women in Sport special this summer, the British golf pro shares life lessons from her exciting career.
By Jenny Proudfoot
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Jess Ennis Hill chats motherhood, menstrual cycles and investing in workout kit that makes you feel great
Life lessons from the three-time world champion.
By Ally Head
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Apparently, those viral Olympic Village chocolate muffins are overrated
Consider our hearts broken
By Iris Goldsztajn
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Emma Raducanu talks self care, bouncing back from injury and why there's more to life than tennis
As part of our Women in Sport special this summer, the British tennis pro shares life lessons from her already triumphant career.
By Jenny Proudfoot
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Simone Biles shuts down online criticism of her husband Jonathan Owens
By Jenny Proudfoot
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I trained like an Olympian – and have a newfound respect for their strength, agility, and motivation
By Abbi Henderson
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16 things you didn’t know about Team GB sprinters Daryll Neita and Laviai Nielsen
Meet our cover stars and two of the athletes representing the UK on the world stage.
By Ally Head
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As the Games reach Paris: 15 of the most medal-worthy Olympic fashion moments throughout history
From Flo Jo's memorable nails to Michelle Kwan's iconic Vera Wang figure skating looks.
By Sofia Piza
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Princess Kate is reportedly hoping to attend the 2024 Olympics
By Jenny Proudfoot
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The Team USA gymnastics drama is going viral - but what's it all about?
Simone Biles didn't hold back
By Iris Goldsztajn
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How did a convicted child rapist end up at the Olympics?
The Dutch volleyball player’s presence shows how violence against women and girls is normalised
By Mischa Anouk Smith
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I asked people on X for their take on Bob Ballard's dismissal after sexist "joke" - and the replies I got were eye-opening
The Olympic commentator has been dropped for his remarks just days into the event.
By Ally Head
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The Women in Sport Issue
By Ally Head
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Yusra Mardini on why the Refugee Olympic Team needs our support
From Refugee to Olympian.
By Galia Loupan
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I tried the sports bra that athletes will wear at the Paris Olympics - and it’s become my new go-to for weightlifting
Keep scrolling for my honest thoughts.
By Abbi Henderson
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This year marks the first ever gender-equal Olympics – 14 milestones that highlight how far the Games have come
Inspiration at its finest.
By Abbi Henderson
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France has banned its athletes from wearing Hijabs at the Paris Olympics
Amnesty International has called it “racist gender discrimination”
By Mischa Anouk Smith
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As Team GB welcomes more women than men, we ask: why is research on how female bodies best perform so woefully lacking?
It's billed as the first gender equal Olympics, but research isn't keeping up.
By Anna Bartter