Archive for the ‘Women in Sports’ Category
Meet 16-Year-Old Triathlete, Aerialist, & Marathon Superstar Winter Vinecki
By Hilary Sheinbaum | June 17, 2015
At five years old, my athleticism consisted of jungle gyms and playing tag.… More | Posted: June 17, 2015
A Winter Athlete’s Guide to Training in the Summer
By Mia Hall | June 11, 2015
“I’m not sure if you’ve seen a hockey player run.… More | Posted: June 15, 2015
Skier Grete Eliassen on Beating the Boys & Inspiring Girls
By Hilary Sheinbaum | June 12, 2015
Freestyle Skier Grete Eliassen and six-time Winter X Games medalist grew up completely confident in her ability to soar and beat out the boys (resulting in a few bruised egos).… More | Posted: June 15, 2015
Women’s Pro League Offering Pay Signs Its First Player
By Seth Berkman | June 11, 2015
Janine Weber became the first player to join the newly formed National Women’s Hockey League on Thursday, signing a free-agent contract with the New York Riveters.… More | Posted: June 11, 2015
Hilary Knight Shines in NHL Armor
By Hilary Sheinbaum | June 2, 2015
At 25, Hilary Knight is the youngest member of the U.S.… More | Posted: June 1, 2015
espnW Documentary Series to Highlight Hilary Knight
By Jennifer Cingari | May 26, 2015
This summer, espnW will launch a new original series, What Makes Us, comprised of five documentary shorts featuring some of the world’s greatest female athletes and their journeys to become sports icons.… More | Posted: June 1, 2015
Hilary Knight: Will women’s hockey players be able to earn a living wage?
On SI Now, 2-time Olympic silver medalist Hilary Knight and NWHL commissioner Dani Rylan discuss how wages will increase with the NWHL’s growing fandom.… More | Posted: May 27, 2015
Highlights from Stanton & Company’s POWER + GRACE Event
On May 18th, 2015, Stanton & Company brought together six fresh faces in sports, fitness and wellness to share their stories.… More | Posted: May 19, 2015
A Brief Look Back on the 2014 espnW: Women + Sports Summit
After months of planning and preparation, another espnW Summit has come and gone. Yet while the days flew by, the keynotes, panel discussions and various continuing conversations left attendees incredibly inspired and energized about the future of women in the world of sports.… More | Posted: October 16, 2014