As the 2026 Winter Paralympics approach, six standout U.S. women athletes are set to make their mark in Milano-Cortina. Stay tuned to Just Women’s Sports for profiles and updates on these inspiring competitors.
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Harvard’s women’s sprinters and field athletes delivered standout performances over a busy weekend, showcasing speed and skill across multiple events and solidifying the team’s strong season start.
Fewer women athletes and no Shohei Ohtani headline the shifting landscape of sports marketability in 2025, with middle-aged icons increasingly dominating sponsorship deals, reveals SportsPro’s latest analysis.
In Podcast #82, Sophie Power shares insights on ultra-running and empowerment, inspiring athletes and women worldwide. England Athletics highlights her role as a leading figure in endurance sports and female representation.
World Athletics’ new mandatory genetic tests for women athletes have sparked controversy. The gene in question was discovered in 1990, raising questions about the policy’s scientific basis and fairness, writes the discoverer.
Recent studies reveal that as race distances increase, the performance gap between men and women narrows, with women increasingly closing in on men in ultra-endurance events. Experts highlight shifting dynamics in long-distance competition.





