U.S. National Teamer Hellen Moffitt Receives Travel & Training Grant
The Women’s Sports Foundation has awarded $72,000 in grants to 17 athletes and 2 teams through their Travel & Training…
Ledecky, Meyers, and Steffens Finalists for Sportswoman of the Year
Katie Ledecky, Becca Meyers, and Maggie Steffens are Sportswoman of the Year Finalists.
Katie Ledecky Named Finalist for WSF’s Sportswoman of the Year
American swimmer Katie Ledecky has been nominated for the 2016 Women’s Sports Foundation’s Sportswoman of the Year award. Vote here. Ledecky…
Women’s Sports Foundation Protests Wielgus’ HOF Induction; Group of Past USA Swimming Presidents Push Back
The letter is signed by a group referring to themselves as “Victims of Coaching Sexual Abuse,” as well as “Supporters of Victims of Coaching Sexual Abuse,” which includes the Women’s Sports Foundation as a whole and several Olympians, high level coaches, and victims in recent high-profile coaching abuse cases.
Basketballer Candace Parker; Missy Franklin Win Sportswomen Of the Year Awards
Missy Franklin hugs Megan Romano after the latter ran down the Australians to win the 400 free relay at the World Championships: the first of Franklin’s 6 golds at the meet.
Missy Franklin Nominated for 2013 Sportswoman of the Year Award
Missy Franklin has been nominated for the 2013 Sportswoman of the Year Award, which recognizes female athletes for their outstanding athletic accomplishments over the past year. (Image Courtesy of FINA)