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Like most Aussie kids, Tyler Wright grew up in the water. Getting hooked on surfing with her siblings sparked a career that’s – fast-forward to now – seen her score two back-to-back world titles. Not to mention the Female Surfer of the Year gong at this year’s Australian Surfing Awards (her brother Owen was named […]
Surfing legend Layne Beachley, former Olympic swimmer Leisel Jones, Paralympian Annabelle Williams and Toyota Motor Corporation Australia’s Mitchell Wiley share why stepping outside of your comfort zone and following your passion is essential if you want to reach your potential. Source: Read Full Article
If you’re a sports fan, this past weekend was a cracker. And not just because of Roger Federer! On Sunday, our Aussie Women’s Sevens team made history, thrashing New Zealand 31-0 in the World Rugby Sevens final in Sydney: becoming the only team to ever make it through the entire tournament without conceding a single […]
Now in their seventh year, the prestigious Women’s Health Women in Sport Awards recognise and celebrate Australia’s female athletes – from grassroots through to elite professional level – and their achievements over the past 12 months. This year, more than 30 talented, dedicated and passionate Australian sportswomen are being honoured as nominees across nine […]
Former Commonwealth Games athlete Melinda Gainsford-Taylor and Paralympian Annabelle Williams talk about the importance of having a plan of attack and how they built emotional resilience to get to the top of their sports. Source: Read Full Article
From one of the most heartbreaking moments of the 2018 Commonwealth Games so far, has also come one of the most beautiful. When Aussie mum Claire Tallent took the lead in the women’s 20km walk, with just over 2 km to the finish line, it seemed she was destined to take home the gold. However, disaster […]
You’ve probably heard the term. But what does it actually mean? Glad you asked! WBBL stands for the Women’s Big Bash League. While traditional cricket formats – test matches and one-dayers – are loooong, Big Bash cricket takes the quicker T20 format. Think cricket, on steroids! “It’s exciting and non-stop action,” says Dominic Remond, general […]
THE EVENT Women’s Moguls Finals Tune in: Sun Feb 11th, 9.30pm AEDT Cheer nice and loud for Britt Cox- our first real shot at a medal. She dominated the 2016/17 season with seven World Cup wins, the overall Crystal Globe and world title. THE EVENT Women’s Aerials Tune in: Thurs Feb 15th + Fri 16th, 9pm A […]
Female athletes are intriguing, inspiring, multidimensional women– it’s not all training, competing and bulk-buy protein powder. We guarantee they are at least as fascinating as those other fitspo chicks you follow on Insta. So, in the lead-up to the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games (April 4–15, 2018), we take a peek inside their lives and minds. […]
Women’s Health is at the forefront of Australian women’s sport, we feature women’s sporting content in each magazine, run programs and host exciting events, including our nationally recognised annual awards ceremony. Show your support for these amazing women on social media using #WHWINS and #womeninsport. Source: Read Full Article