This chapter chronicles the inspiring journey of a former Olympian turned co-owner of a women's basketball team, highlighting her formative experiences in rowing that shaped her passion for supporting female athletes. It also examines the historical context of women's sports, focusing on the challenges faced due to societal attitudes and the pivotal advocacy efforts that ignited change for equality in athletics.
Ginny Gilder won silver as a US Olympic rower in 1984. Today, she's a multimillionaire owner of a women's professional basketball team.
How did success in the water inspire Ginny's breakthrough to the board room?
We look at a life given to sport and business - and what drives her.
(Image: Ginny Gilder. Credit: Getty Images)
Presenter: Ed Butler
Producer: Amber Mehmood