Olympic medalists Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe, known for their success in women’s sports, are continuing to advocate for equality and inclusion even in retirement. They have relaunched their podcast, “A Touch More with Sue Bird & Megan Rapinoe,” to delve deeper into the intersection of women’s sports and politics. The podcast features guests like Alex Morgan, Mia Hamm, and Dawn Staley to continue the conversation on equality in women’s sports.
Bird and Rapinoe hope these discussions will lead to more investment in women’s sports to match the quality and ability of the players. They believe that the demand from fans has always been there, and they are starting to see investments happening in recent years thanks to players using their platforms to speak out.
As they transition from professional athletes to advocates, Bird and Rapinoe feel fortunate to have had successful careers that now allow them new opportunities in retirement. They hope to pave the way for future female athletes to extend their careers beyond the court or field by seeking out media opportunities to speak out.
With their podcast and other platforms, Bird and Rapinoe want to encourage future generations of female athletes to compete as their authentic selves and emphasize the importance of keeping the sport at the center of their efforts. They continue to share new episodes of their podcast weekly, aiming to contribute to the coverage of sports with their nuanced perspectives both on and off the court.
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