Women in Sport 2026
For six years, Marie Claire has championed women in sport, celebrating the athletes breaking barriers and the women changing how we move. Our sixth annual special, fronted by Lioness Chloe Kelly, explores the female running boom, F1 fashion, getting kids into movement and more.
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"Skipping Changed My Life": Miquita Oliver on Health, Healing and Building Something BiggerPlus, the importance of encouraging everyone into movement.
By Ally Head
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From Clubs to Marathon Sign-Ups, I’m Witnessing More and More Women Engaging in Sport—Here’s Why It’s HappeningThe sport’s latest boom is about much more than fitness—it creates community, confidence and a sense of belonging
By Ally Head
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50 Influential Female Athletes To Know, Watch, and Follow—in 2026 and BeyondFrom Ilona Maher and Ellie Kildunne to Serena Williams and Simone Biles, the world’s best female athletes are rewriting playbooks on and off the field
By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou
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Forget the Front Row—The Most Exciting Fashion Moments Are Happening at Tournament Walk-InsHow the summer of sport became method dressing’s latest love affair
By Meg Walters
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How the British Grand Prix Has Become the UK’s Most Glamorous Sporting WeekendInside the rise of Silverstone as Britain's chicest sporting event.
By Fern Buckley
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As a Parenting Expert, Here’s How I Encourage Children to Build a Healthy Relationship With MovementThis isn't just about sport—it's about helping girls develop the belief that they are allowed to take up space.
By Abbi Henderson
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Elite Sportswomen Are Breaking the Silence on Endometriosis—and It’s Long Overdue"It's time we stopped treating debilitating pain as just part of the game."
By Ellie-Mae Hammond
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New Research Confirms Women's Biggest Barrier to Exercise Isn't Motivation—It's SafetyIn this exclusive first look at new Sport England research, MC UK reveals women's real pre-workout ritual isn't a warm-up or electrolyte drink—it's assessing whether we feel safe.
By Ellie-Mae Hammond
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I'm Swapping My Everyday Watch for This Sportier Alternative—It's Far Chicer Than a WhoopWhether it's watersports, sprinting or cycling that takes your fancy, these sports watches can all keep up
By Rachael Taylor

