Lucy Montgomery: Women's Sports Should Give You FOMO

TL;DR

Women's sports deserve more recognition and support, as they are filled with talented athletes and exciting events.

Transcript

[MUSIC] I'm in the locker room with my Washington University and St. Louis basketball teammates. Blasting the only acceptable pump up song for 2011, Jason Derulo's Riding Solo. >> [LAUGH]

I'm a freshman point guard trying to take it all in and doing my best not to mess up. The game that we're getting ready for is the one we've been waiting for o... Read More

Key Insights

• 🧔‍♀️ Women athletes possess skills, finesse, IQ, determination, and sportsmanship equal to men, showcasing a different marker of athleticism.
• 🧔‍♀️ Serena Williams, Simone Biles, and Megan Rapinoe are renowned women athletes, while Gwen Jorgensen, Claressa Shields, and Kate Courtney are also exceptional but less known.
• 🙇‍♀️ The misconception that women's sports are boring is debunked with examples like a thrilling Olympic finish in cross-country skiing and game-winning shots in women's basketball.
• 👩‍⚕️ Women's sports have significant benefits, including physical and mental health improvements, as well as successful and inspiring advocates among professional women athletes.

Questions & Answers

Q: Why do women athletes often go unnoticed?

Women's sports lack exposure and media coverage, with only 4% of sports media coverage dedicated to women's sports. Therefore, we don't have enough opportunities to assess their talent accurately.

Q: Are women's sports boring?

No, women's sports offer thrilling events, such as the 2018 Olympic final in cross-country skiing, where Jessie Diggins delivered a powerful performance to win Olympic gold. Excitement exists in women's sports; we just need to pay attention.

Q: Do women's sports matter?

Yes, girls and women who play sports experience higher self-confidence, motivation to achieve long-term goals, and lower levels of obesity and certain diseases. Additionally, many senior-level businesswomen in the US have a sports background.

Q: How can individuals better support women's sports?

They can watch live events, ask for women's sporting events to be shown at bars or restaurants, invest in learning about players or teams, coach local youth girls teams, and potentially consider buying a women's sports team.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Women athletes often go underappreciated despite their years of dedication and accomplishments.

• Three damaging myths surrounding women's sports: women athletes aren't as talented as men, women's sports are boring, and women's sports don't matter.

• Women's sports offer inspiring stories, exciting moments, and numerous benefits for girls and women.