#athlete-advocacy

#athlete-advocacy

Greg LeMond was awarded the Congressional Gold Medal for his contributions as an athlete and community leader, marking a historic achievement in cycling history.

Semenya, an Olympic gold medalist twice in the 800-meter run, saw her career cut short when World Athletics determined her to be ineligible to run in women's events, despite being assigned female from birth.

Doucette emphasized that his comments were not intended to create rivalry but rather to elevate the profile of flag football as a respected sport.

I spent a better part of my career dominating my events, being the fastest in the world, and having to explain to people that I was still racing.

"Everybody was focused on me and what I did at UConn my freshman year... but I think it's more important for the game to share the spotlight."

"What it's actually going to do is create a whole host of problems for cis women," they said. "Predominantly, cis women of color, if we're going to be honest - people that aren't feminine enough or don't look a certain way or are too tall, too strong, too fast."

"Yes, I am SMALL, MIXED-RACED, ONE-LEGGED, and to add insult to injury, GAY!!!!!!" Pavade proclaimed on Instagram, embracing his identity and showcasing resilience despite challenges.