Women In Sport
The latest Women In Sport articles from Marie Claire
Women In Sport
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Tatyana Heard on Her Standout Career Successes, Setbacks, and Hopes for the Upcoming Rugby World Cup
Meet one of England’s most recognised and celebrated female rugby players.
By Ally Head
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“The Atmosphere and Energy are Electric” – How Female Football Fans Are Reshaping the Sport, One Match at a Time
From sold-out stadiums to viral watch parties, the new wave of female football fandom is louder, prouder, and not going anywhere.
By Dionne Brighton
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How to Ace Venus Williams' Cover Look
Shop the shoot
By Sofia Piza
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Introducing Cardio Couture: Behind The Rise of Luxury Sports Kit, Where Fitness Meets High Fashion
From ready-to-wear to accessories, fashion has entered its sports era.
By Lauren Cunningham
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40% of Formula 1 Fans Are Now Female - How 2025 Became A Transformative Year for Motorsport
As a world-first F1 sponsorship is announced, we meet the women changing the sport and inspiring a nation of fangirls.
By Fern Buckley
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“It’s Not All Gold Medals and Trophies”: What It’s Really Like Being a Top Female Athlete in 2025
Female athletes are more likely to report anxiety, depression, distress, and disordered eating than their male counterparts - but these women are determined to change the narrative.
By Ally Head
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I'm A Black Woman Who Felt Sport Wasn't For Me - But Tennis Clubs Created Space In An Often Elitist World
I found a space that made me feel included, welcomed, and like movement was for me.
By Zeynab Mohamed
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Venus Williams on Family, Fashion and Fighting For Her Health
The comeback queen talks to Afua Hirsch in our exclusive cover interview
By Afua Hirsch
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The Marie Claire Women In Sport 2025 Issue
Read our exclusive cover interview with Venus Williams, explore the realities of being a top athlete, meet the Roses' new star and dive into the rise of the F1 fangirl and more.
By Marie Claire
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As England Make History With Second Consecutive Euros Win - 12 Other Game-Changing Moments That Changed the Sport Forever
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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I Never Thought Football Shirts Would Become Part of my Everyday Wardrobe — These 5 Looks Made it Happen
From sidelines to street style
By Sofia Piza
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The Racial Abuse Aimed At Jess Carter Is Undoubtedly Appalling - and Highlights A Worrying Trend In Women's Sport
As the sport has grown, so have the eyes on female footballers - and not all of them are looking on with kindness and excitement.
By Michaela Makusha
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The Euros Are Back – Meet the Powerhouse Lionesses Battling It Out To Win The Trophy This Year
Despite a nail-bitingly close 2-1 loss to France, we've got a corker of a team ready and raring to go. But can they scoop Euros victory two tournaments in a row?
By Ally Head
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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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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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It’s been one of the most progressive Olympic Games ever - so why is there still so much debate about women's "strong" bodies?
Another games, another set of archaic outlooks when it comes to the female form.
By Sheilla Mamona
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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