Wimbledon Re-Lived: Journey to Equal Prize Money
The Tennis Podcast
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The Impact of Title Nine in the United States
Title nine is a bill in the united states now enshrined in United States law. Billy jin king and her fellow activists brought about equal prize money for sport. In august of that year, the us Open offered equal prize money - first grand slam to do so. At high school level, male athletes outnumbered female athletes 12 point five to one. The impact of title nine stretches into professional sports as well. More opportunities have emerged for young women to turn their sport into their career,. particularly in the w mba anclegia and professional coaching.
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