Beckie speaking on ACL injury rates: “You've changed the schedule to mimic the men yet you're not giving the female players the same level of resources - If you're going ask an elite athlete to play 50 games a season, you've got provide them the top-of-the-line care."
HERE IS MY ALL CAPS STATEMENT: YOU CANNOT SERIOUSLY BE CUTTING FUNDING FROM THE REIGNING OLYMPIC CHAMPIONS 5 MONTHS BEFORE A WORLD CUP WHEN YOU SPENT $11,000 ON SUITS BEFORE THE MEN'S WC. THEY ARE THE REIGNING OLYMPIC CHAMPIONS THIS ISN'T ROCKET SCIENCE.
As you go through your athletic journey you will start to understand that it’s not about what you accomplish or how many accolades you receive. It’s not just winning/awards. It’s all about the person you become, how many people you help & how you treat & respect those around you!
Breaking down teams on the field, breaking down barriers off of it 🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈
Canada's Quinn has become the first openly transgender athlete to win an Olympic gold medal 🥇
Last November, @ChrisNikic became the first person with Down syndrome to complete an IRONMAN 👏
In honor of #WorldDownSyndromeDay, we celebrate his accomplishment as he shares his inspirational story ❤️
Women in sports are not provided the same media coverage, marketing dollars, recognition or even support & then we’re told it’s because our sports aren’t as successful as the men. When In reality we just aren’t provided the same opportunity to be successful!