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An Olympic champion's unwavering advocacy for mothers in sports |

Apr 20, 2022

In this compelling discussion, Olympic champion Allyson Felix, a groundbreaking advocate for mothers in sports, shares her inspiring journey. She reflects on the stigma surrounding pregnancy in athletics and her fight for better maternity policies. Felix emphasizes the importance of advocating for oneself, highlighting that change is possible for everyone, not just Olympians. Her insights reveal the need for a supportive environment where motherhood and athletic ambitions can coexist, pushing the conversation on inclusivity and equality in the sports industry.

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Allyson Felix

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Intro

2min

Navigating the Intersection of Motherhood and Athletics

3min

Championing Change: Advocating for Mothers in Sports

5min

Empowering Change: Bridging Personal and Professional Lives

3min

Championing Mothers in Sports: Advocacy and Equality

1min

Getting pregnant as a track and field athlete is often called the "kiss of death" -- a sign your athletic career will soon end. Olympic champion, entrepreneur and proud mother Allyson Felix thinks it shouldn't be that way. She tells the story of starting a family while fighting to change her former sponsor's maternity policy -- and paving the way for others to get greater protection and more support. Her message is a testament to the power of believing in and advocating for yourself. "You don't have to be an Olympian to create change for yourself and others," she says. "Each of us can bet on ourselves."

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