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the [female] athlete project

The Female Athlete Projectthefemaleathleteproject.com
One day, female athletes will be recognised by their achievements, not by their gender. Until then, we'll keep sharing the stories of epic Aussie female athletes. Join Olympic Gold Medallist, Chloe Dalton, as she chats with World Champions, fellow Olympians, and athletes at the top of their game. Listen to our weekly episodes of the wrap - news and highlights about women's sports news.
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Episodes

the wrap with guest co-host paralympic legend ellie cole

A weekly podcast covering women’s sports news. Taking a look around the grounds - The Aussie 7s women have done it again, equal pay for the US women’s national soccer team and the Aussies go for gold in snow sports. For our key story we’ll chat to the most successful Australian female Paralympian of all time, Ellie Cole, about her recent retirement and the importance of International Day of People with a Disability. Get the wrap delivered into your inbox as a weekly newsletter! Subscribe here fo...

Dec 05, 202232 min

the wrap: dees win their first flag, lauren parker’s third para triathlon world title

A weekly podcast covering women’s sports news. Taking a look around the grounds - Melbourne Demons win their first AFLW premiership, the Adelaide Atrikers ALSO win their first premiership (in WBBL08) and Lauren Parker wins her third para triathlon world title. For our key story we’ll chat to WNBL star Anneli Maley about her season so far and the league’s upcoming Fighting Period Poverty Round. Donate to the cause here: https://www.sharethedignity.org.au/get-involved/donate/womens-national-basket...

Nov 28, 202232 min

the wrap: western united shock defending champs in a-league w debut

A weekly podcast covering women’s sports news. Taking a look around the grounds - Townsville fire have had a hot start to the WNBL! The newbies in the A-League W get the win over the defending champs, and the Jillaroos dominate in the Rugby League World Cup final. For our key story we’ll chat to founder of fantasy league ‘She Plays’ - Ashley Hart, about how fantasy sports can help to change the future of women’s sport. US site: www.she-plays.com Aus site: https://www.sheplays.com.au/ Get the wra...

Nov 21, 202231 min

the wrap: wimbledon scrap white undergarments, 42K at the rugby world cup

A weekly podcast covering women’s sports news. Taking a look around the grounds - Basketballer Brittney Griner transferred to Russian penal colony, Wimbledon change white undergarment rule and Matildas dominate world number two Sweden. For our key story we’ll discuss the most incredible event that was the Rugby World Cup in New Zealand over the weekend. Get the wrap delivered into your inbox as a weekly newsletter! Subscribe here for the newsletter + don’t miss a merch drop. www.linktr.ee/thefem...

Nov 14, 202230 min

the wrap: the wnbl is back! de rozario bronze in ny marathon

A weekly podcast covering women’s sports news. Taking a look around the grounds - The WNBL is back! First ever 24/7 womens sports channel launches in the US and Madi De Rozario finishes 3rd in the wheelchair event at the New York marathon. For our key story we’ll discuss the controversy around the statues to be erected at the WACA in Perth. Get the wrap delivered into your inbox as a weekly newsletter! Subscribe here for the newsletter + don’t miss a merch drop. www.linktr.ee/thefemaleathletepro...

Nov 07, 202229 min

the wrap: the new $15 million netball deal, is serena coming out of retirement?

A weekly podcast covering women’s sports news. Taking a look around the grounds - the HUGE $15 million netball deal, is Serena coming out of retirement, plus India's men's and women's national cricket teams set to be paid the same appearance fee to represent their country For our key story we’ll discuss how Manchester City’s women's team confirmed they will wear their burgundy away shorts rather than the home white shorts for the rest of the season after discussions to help players "perform at t...

Oct 31, 202228 min

the wrap: is it really the pool of death?

A weekly podcast covering women’s sports news. Taking a look around the grounds - fears mount around the safety of Iranian climber Elnaz Rekabi, Matildas draw a tough pool for 2023 World Cup and the Wallaroos are set to face England in the quarter finals of the Rugby World Cup. For our key story we’ll discuss tennis player Simona Halep’s failed drug test. Get the wrap delivered into your inbox as a weekly newsletter! Subscribe here for the newsletter + don’t miss a merch drop. www.linktr.ee/thef...

Oct 24, 202230 min

iffland wins sixth world title in a row, sixers go three from three

A weekly podcast covering women’s sports news. Taking a look around the grounds - Rhiannan Iffland wins her SIXTH cliff diving world title in a row, Sixers go three from three to start the WBBL, and the Steelers (Australia’s wheelchair rugby team) win the world championships in Denmark. For our key story we’ll discuss the Australian Diamonds players protesting the Hancock Prospecting deal. Get the wrap delivered into your inbox as a weekly newsletter! Subscribe here for the newsletter + don’t mi...

Oct 17, 202233 min

027: rhiannan iffland [cliff diving]

When’s the last time you dived out of a helicopter? Just last week, Rhiannan Iffland pulled together a 6-year plan to dive from a helicopter into Sydney Harbour. She nailed it, of course, because she is now a 5 x World Champion who travels the world on the Red Bull cliff diving circuit. She has actually secured her 6th title IN A ROW, and it will become official on home soil at the Sydney Harbour Red Bull cliff diving event this Saturday October 15. It was a huge honour to chat to Rhiannan in fr...

Oct 12, 202252 min

the wrap: jillaroos to pocket $30K for World Cup, 76,893 fans at Wembley.

A weekly podcast covering women’s sports news. Taking a look around the grounds - Para-triathlete Lauren Parker breaks wheelchair world record in Hawaiian ironman, Jillaroos set to receive $30,000 for World Cup representation; and 76,893 fans turned up at Wembley Stadium. For our key story we’ll discuss the findings of the US Soccer investigation led by former U.S. deputy attorney general Sally Yates. Get the wrap delivered into your inbox as a weekly newsletter! Subscribe here for the newslette...

Oct 10, 202229 min

the wrap: knights wooden spoon to premiers, opals claim bronze

A weekly podcast covering women’s sports news. Taking a look around the grounds - Knights go from wooden spooners to premiers! Opals win bronze in front of a loud home crowd, and Gina Rinehart jumps on as a major sponsor of the Australian Diamonds. For the key story we’ll discuss the ridiculous click bait misogynistic claims from Steve Price. Want to come and watch our first ever live podcast with cliff diver Rhiannan Iffland. https://forms.gle/mLnCw3RRRviCjLLt6 Get the wrap delivered into your ...

Oct 03, 202231 min

the wrap: eels huge upset, cricket is back

A weekly podcast covering women’s sports news. Taking a look around the grounds - the Eels upset the Roosters, Opals win over rivals Serbia, and domestic cricket is back. For the key story we’ll discuss the fifteen spanish soccer players who have stood down from the national team amid claims of emotional health concerns. Get the wrap delivered into your inbox as a weekly newsletter! Subscribe here for the newsletter + don’t miss a merch drop. www.linktr.ee/thefemaleathleteproject Shop TFAP merch...

Sep 26, 202227 min

the wrap: world cup week! + 32,000 record soccer crowd

A weekly podcast covering women’s sports news. Taking a look around the grounds - it’s basketball world cup week! Triathlete Ash Gentle wins US Open, San Diego Wave soccer team sell out new stadium with 32,000 fans. For the key story we’ll discuss the French cycling federation’s decision to fly their men business class and their women in economy. Get the wrap delivered into your inbox as a weekly newsletter! Subscribe here for the newsletter + don’t miss a merch drop. www.linktr.ee/thefemaleathl...

Sep 19, 202229 min

026 lauren jackson [basketball]

Is Lauren Jackson’s return the greatest in sporting history? We think it just might be. The 4 x Olympian, 2 WNBA champion and 3 WNBA MVP, 7 x WNBA All Star, Naismith Memorial Basketball hall of famer, and now mother of two is returning to compete at her FIFTH World Cup in Sydney from September 22. After being forced to retire due to a persistent knee injury in the lead up to the Rio Olympics in 2016, LJ has a renewed sense of perspective about the game, and about life itself. Get the wrap, weekl...

Sep 14, 202255 min

the wrap: giants win first sydney derby, gilmore the goat

A weekly podcast covering women’s sports news. Taking a look around the grounds - the GIANTS win the first ever sydney derby, Iga Swiatek claims her first US open title, and Sue Bird says an emotional farewell to basketball For the key story we’ll discuss Steph Gilmore’s journey to GOATness. Get the wrap delivered into your inbox as a weekly newsletter! Subscribe here for the newsletter + don’t miss a merch drop. www.linktr.ee/thefemaleathleteproject Shop TFAP merch: https://www.thefemaleathlete...

Sep 12, 202229 min

the presser: montana farrah-seaton

This week in the presser we chat to athlete and coach Montana Farrah-Seaton. Montana grew up playing basketball, where she represented Australia at multiple Junior World Championships, winning two gold medals. She is now a strength and conditioning coach, boxing trainer and certified speed performance coach, bringing her knowledge as a professional athlete to those she trains. Get the wrap delivered into your inbox as a weekly newsletter! Subscribe here for the newsletter + don’t miss a merch dr...

Sep 11, 202215 min

the wrap: gilmore on hunt for record number 8, new wnbl broadcast deal

A weekly podcast covering women’s sports news. Taking a look around the grounds - the Matildas go down to Canada, Gilmore on the hunt for a record-breaking 8th title, and the WNBL sign a new broadcast deal. For the key story we’ll discuss the GOAT of women’s tennis. Get the wrap delivered into your inbox as a weekly newsletter! Subscribe here for the newsletter + don’t miss a merch drop. www.linktr.ee/thefemaleathleteproject Shop TFAP merch: https://www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/shop Find us o...

Sep 05, 202227 min

the wrap: the paddle goat at it again, netball reject big bid

A weekly podcast covering women’s sports news. Taking a look around the grounds - the paddle GOAT [Jess Fox] wins another two golds, Bonnie Hancock has paddled around the ENTIRE coast of Australia, and Netball Australia reject the big bid. For our key story we’ll discuss the questions around the standard of facilities and access for AFLW. Get the wrap delivered into your inbox as a weekly newsletter! Subscribe here for the newsletter + don’t miss a merch drop. www.linktr.ee/thefemaleathleteproje...

Aug 29, 202229 min

the wrap: roosters perfect start, sprinter calls for investment into menstrual research

A weekly podcast covering women’s sports news. Taking a look around the grounds - Roosters off to perfect start in NRLW, British sprinter calls for further research into menstruation, and it’s [finally] AFLW time this weekend. For our key story we’ll discuss UEFA’s report "The Business Case for Women’s Football" Get the wrap delivered into your inbox as a weekly newsletter! Subscribe here for the newsletter + don’t miss a merch drop. www.linktr.ee/thefemaleathleteproject Shop TFAP merch: https:/...

Aug 22, 202224 min

the presser: bendere oboya

The presser: Our brand new podcast format – short-form interviews with female athletes that cover incredible things coming up, and amazing achievements as they happen – just like a press conference, but one on one, in a podcast. In this episode of the presser, I had the chance to sit down with track athlete Bendere Oboya, who is this week featuring in her own TV documentary on SBS Viceland and NITV – called RUN GIRL. The film follows her journey and search for identity as she switches events fro...

Aug 17, 202216 min

the wrap: aflw sell out match, jackson in for world cup

A weekly podcast covering women’s sports news. Taking a look around the grounds - Sam Kerr’s fourth Ballon D’or nomination in a row, Lauren Jackson is in for the World Cup! And an AFLW match moves to Marvel Stadium after game sells out in less than 24 hours. For our key story we’ll discuss Serena’s epic retirement announcement. Get the wrap delivered into your inbox as a weekly newsletter! Subscribe here for the newsletter + don’t miss a merch drop. www.linktr.ee/thefemaleathleteproject Shop TFA...

Aug 15, 202225 min

the sam kerr episode

This week’s episode is an exclusive chat with one of the best athletes in the world at the moment - Sam Kerr. Sam chats about her childhood, her debut for the Matildas that she wishes she could forget, and what it is that makes her so damn good at what she does. She’s incredibly passionate about the role that she plays in inspiring the next generation of young kids, and sees the 2023 FIFA World Cup in Australia and New Zealand as a moment that could change history. We’re currently on holidays fo...

Jul 25, 202221 min

the wrap: hockeyroos secure bronze, LPGA players speak out

A weekly podcast covering women’s sports news. Taking a look around the grounds - the Hockeyroos secure World Cup Bronze, for the first time ever two Aussies are into the final of a world champs middle distance event, plus Taliqua + Mariafe win beach volleyball gold in Portugal. For our key story we’ll discuss the LPGA players’ powerful statement around the overturning of Roe v Wade. Get the wrap delivered into your inbox as a weekly newsletter! Subscribe here for the newsletter + don’t miss a m...

Jul 18, 202222 min

the wrap: griner pleads guilty, athletics australia questioned

A weekly podcast covering women’s sports news. Taking a look around the grounds - the hockeyroos are into the world cup quarterfinals, controversy surrounding athletics australia’s selection policy, and Britney Griner remains detained in Russia. For our key story we’ll discuss the inconsistent hormone testing of athletes across both soccer and athletics. Get the wrap delivered into your inbox as a weekly newsletter! Subscribe here for the newsletter + don’t miss a merch drop. www.linktr.ee/thefe...

Jul 11, 202228 min

the wrap: west coast break 25-year drought, a-league women 50% salary increase

A weekly podcast covering women’s sports news. Taking a look around the grounds - a league women’s minimum salary to increase by 50 per% over two years, Jess Hull runs the fastest mile in australian history and west coast win their first premiership in 25 years. For our key story we’ll discuss the players and commentators calling out Wimbledon's all-white dress theme. Get the wrap delivered into your inbox as a weekly newsletter! Subscribe here for the newsletter + don’t miss a merch drop. www.l...

Jul 04, 202225 min

the wrap: record crowd in blues origin win, matildas stunned by spain

A weekly podcast covering women’s sports news. Taking a look around the grounds - Vixens secure grand final spot, Blues back on top in state of origin, and Matildas in some real trouble against Spain. For our key story we’ll discuss the return of the basketball G.O.A.T - Lauren Jackson named in the Opals squad for the upcoming Basketball World Cup. Get the wrap delivered into your inbox as a weekly newsletter! Subscribe here for the newsletter + don’t miss a merch drop. www.linktr.ee/thefemaleat...

Jun 27, 202226 min

the wrap: Gilmore breaks own record to 33 titles, Iffland wins by the Eiffel

A weekly podcast covering women’s sports news. Taking a look around the grounds - Netball finals and financials, Gilmore breaks her own record to win her 33rd CT Surfing title and Rhiannan Iffland jumps off the Eiffel Tower…kind of. For our key story we’ll discuss the commercial viability of the expanding NRLW competition. Get the wrap delivered into your inbox as a weekly newsletter! Subscribe here for the newsletter + don’t miss a merch drop. www.linktr.ee/thefemaleathleteproject Shop TFAP mer...

Jun 20, 202230 min

the wrap: Jess Fox back to her golden ways, and the shocking cricket gender pay gap

A weekly podcast covering women’s sports news. Taking a look around the grounds - Madison De Rozario named Paralympian of the Year, Jess Fox wins Gold in the K1 World Cup event in Prague, and - we’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again, Sam Kerr needs to invest in a bigger trophy cabinet. For our key story we’ll discuss the Australian women’s cricket superstars earning just 10% of the contract value of their male counterparts. Get the wrap delivered into your inbox as a weekly newsletter! Sub...

Jun 13, 202230 min

the wrap: Wu defies the odds, Netball Australia’s controversial grand final location auction

A weekly podcast covering women’s sports news. Taking a look around the grounds - Iga Swiatek wins the French Open, diver Mel Wu defies the odds to reuturn to diving, and golfer Minjee Lee wins the US Open. For our key story we’ll discuss netball Australia’s controversial decision to auction off the Suncorp Super Netball grand final location. Get the wrap delivered into your inbox as a weekly newsletter! Subscribe here for the newsletter + don’t miss a merch drop. www.linktr.ee/thefemaleathletep...

Jun 06, 202225 min

the wrap: SIA progress on Lisa De Vanna allegations, Wimbledon finally remove women’s marital status from honour roll board.

A weekly podcast covering women’s sports news. Taking a look around the grounds - The Gliders (Australia’s women’s wheelchair basketball team) have won gold at the Asia Oceania Championships, Sport Integrity Australia releases an update on the Lisa De Vanna allegations, and Wimbledon rolls out of the dark ages to remove marital status prefix and husband’s initials from the women’s honour roll board. For our key story we’ll discuss Wheelchair athlete Sarah Clifton-Bligh who successfully campaigne...

May 30, 202224 min
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