Sexism in Sports : Part II

Fortunately, sexism isn't an issue I've encountered within athletics.

I'm aware that female sportspeople are sometimes objectified but I think the same thing happens to men

- who hasn't swooned over Roger Federer or Anthony Joshua? (Sorry, Anthony!).


Isobel Pooley: High jumper trying 'to break records, not look sexy'

Cricketer Chris Gayle was fined for "inappropriate conduct"

after asking a TV reporter for a date in a live interview earlier this month 

   

                   

Psyche up and getting ready to JUMP!

             

                             
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"It's funny how successful people seem to become "role models" without realising it.

I'm not sure that anybody sets out to be a role model but I know that leading by example

is one of the most powerful influences a person can give others."

The 22-year-old, who won a silver medal for England at the 2014 Commonwealth Games,

set a new British record in outdoor competition of 1.97m in 2015.

                           

up nexx : Beach Volleyball