the [female] athlete project

A weekly update on the top stories, highlights and achievements of women in sport. Our aim is to share the stories of female athletes, and to make news about women's sport easily accessible. In The Presser, we speak Collingwood AFLW player and joint winner of the league’s best and fairest award, Bri Davey. Find us on instagram @thefemaleathleteprojectSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A weekly update on the top stories, highlights and achievements of women in sport. Our aim is to share the stories of female athletes, and to make news about women's sport easily accessible. Find us on instagram @thefemaleathleteprojectSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A weekly update on the top stories, highlights and achievements of women in sport. Our aim is to share the stories of female athletes, and to make news about women's sport easily accessible. In The Presser, we speak to 11 year old skater, Chloe Covell, who is absolutely shredding and hopes to compete in skating at the 2024 Olympics in Paris.  Find us on instagram @thefemaleathleteprojectSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steph Catley is one of the best footballers that Australia has produced. She made her debut for Melbourne Victory in the W league at 15 years of age, and has since gone on to win 5 w league championships between Melbourne Victory and Melbourne City. Steph has been named in the W-leauge’s team of the season for the last 4 years in a row, and in 2020, was named the PFA WOmen’s player of the year. She has been an integral part of the Matildas team since her debut in 2012, has played alongside some of the world’s best in the NWSL in America, and is currently playing with Arsenal in the Women’s Super League in England while preparing for the Tokyo Olympics and 2023 World Cup. This episode is brought to you by our incredible partners Workplace Law and Athletes Authority. Find Steph on InstagramSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A weekly update on the top stories, highlights and achievements of women in sport. Our aim is to share the stories of female athletes, and to make news about women's sport easily accessible. In The Presser, we speak to middle-distance runner Linden Hall, the first ever Australian to run sub 4 minutes in the 1500m.  Find us on instagram @thefemaleathleteprojectSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wheelchair racer Madison De Rozario is a 3 x Paralympic silver medallist, a 2 time Commonwealth Games gold medallist, winner of the London Marathon, and multiple World Championship medallist. Madison competes in a range of wheelchair track and road events, including the 800m, 1500m and the gruelling marathon; in the T53 classification - where athletes typically have full function of the arms but no abdominal or lower spinal muscle activity. She is currently preparing for her fourth paralympics in Tokyo. There’s no bs with Madison, and as you’ll hear, she has some powerful insights into the importance of representation and visibility of both female and para-athletes. This episode is brought to you by our incredible partners Workplace Law and Athletes Authority. Find Madison on Instagram.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A weekly update on the top stories, highlights and achievements of women in sport. Our aim is to share the stories of female athletes, and to make news about women's sport easily accessible. In The Presser, we speak to cricketer Georgia Redmayne, who captained the QLD Fire side to their first ever WNCL victory. Georgia was incredible hitting 134 of 146 balls in QLD's 112-run victory over Victoria.  Find us on instagram @thefemaleathleteprojectSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A weekly update on the top stories, highlights and achievements of women in sport. Our aim is to share the stories of female athletes, and to make news about women's sport easily accessible. In The Presser, we speak to Carlton AFLW player, who kicked 5 goals in Carlton's record-breaking 87-27 win over the Gold Coast Suns on the weekend. Darcy became the first AFLW player to kick 40 career goals.  Find us on instagram @thefemaleathleteprojectSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alicia Lucas (known as Quirky) played every minute of Australia’s Gold Medal winning campaign at the Rio 2016 Olympics. Born and bred in Wagga Wagga, NSW, Quirky played any sport she could find, before representing Australia in touch football, and then making the transition to the Australian Rugby Sevens Team. Quirky is the player that you want on your team in the dying seconds of a gold medal match. She’s meticulous in her preparation and planning, has an engine that will go for days, and an unrelenting drive that comes from somewhere deep within. She’s the teammate who will yell at you to GET UP OFF THE GROUND AND GET BACK IN THE LINE and the first one to pick you up after you’ve scored a try. Quirky has recently moved over to live in Japan with her husband Matt who plays rugby for the Ricoh BlackRams. And they have very recently welcomed a brand new member of the family, their adorable baby girl Matilda. This episode is brought to you by our incredible partners Workplace Law and Athletes Authority. Find Quirky on instagram @alicia_quirkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A weekly update on the top stories, highlights and achievements of women in sport. Our aim is to share the stories of female athletes, and to make news about women's sport easily accessible. In The Presser, we speak to Laura Peel, who this week became the first Aussie ever to win two aerial skiing World Championships. Find us on instagram @thefemaleathleteprojectSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A weekly update on the top stories, highlights and achievements of women in sport. Our aim is to share the stories of female athletes, and to make news about women's sport easily accessible. In The Presser, we speak to surfing icon Pauline Menczer about her epic surfing career that was impacted by a real lack of prize money and equality, and the way she is now paying it forward.  Find us on instagram @thefemaleathleteprojectSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tayla Harris has played in the AFLW since its inception in 2017, and has been named in the All-Australian side on 3 occasions. In 2018 she was awarded mark of the year, and in 2019, was photographed kicking a goal that will go down in history, not for the kick itself, but for her response to online trolls that spread across the globe. In that same year, Tayla won the Australian titles for both the middleweight and super-welterweight boxing. Besides all the impressive stuff she does in sport, and the causes that she has championed, as you will hear - she’s just a good person who will do anything to support her mates. This episode is brought to you by our incredible partners Workplace Law and Athletes Authority. Find Tayla on instagram @tayla_harrisSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A weekly update on the top stories, highlights and achievements of women in sport. Our goal is to share the stories of female athletes, and to make news about women's sport easily accessible. Around The Grounds - Lana Rogers wins back to back Nutri-Grain Iron Woman Titles, coach Liz Mills becomes first woman to lead a men's national team to a Continental Championship, and golfers Steph Kyriacou and Sarah Wilson will be the first women to play in the QLD Open tournament against the blokes. Our top story of the week is dual athlete Jess Duffin returning to the AFLW after 714 days, following giving birth to daughter Georgie.  In The Presser, we speak to Professor Clare Hanlon about research findings from a Victoria University study, around the importance of girls feeling comfortable and confident in their uniforms in order to keep them playing sport.  Find us on instagram @thefemaleathleteproject See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Swimmer Ellie Cole is a bloody legend. She’s a 6 time Paralympic champion, a world record holder and an incredible role model. In 2020, Ellie featured in the amazing Netflix documentary, Rising Phoenix. At age three, Ellie’s right leg was amputated above the knee after she suffered a life-threatening sarcoma cancer. Cole is classified in the S9 category in swimming due to her amputation, a classification that also includes swimmers who have joint restrictions in one leg and those with double below-knee amputations. Ellie has a wicked sense of humour, she’s warm and open, and as you’ll hear, has a really beautiful sense of appreciation for life. She shares some incredible insights around performance, and that even when you're the best in the world, it's so much more important to be happy, than to be successful.  This episode is brought to you by Workplace Law. www.workplacelaw.com.au Find Ellie on instagram @elliecoleswimSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cyclist Anna Meares needs no introduction. She’s Australian sporting royalty. But for the kids who are too young to have seen her in all her glory - she’s a 4-time Olympian, a 6-time Olympic medallist, and a 5-time Commonwealth Games Gold Medallist. During her career, she won 11 World Championships, cementing her spot as the most decorated female track cyclist of all time. Anna shares insights into performing under pressure at the highest level, learning from failure, the role of successful teams, and the importance of valuing mental health as highly as we treat our physical health.  Anna is incredibly genuine, honest and articulate about everything she experienced both during and after her cycling career. She really is a true Aussie hero.  This episode is brought to you by Workplace Law. www.workplacelaw.com.au Find Anna on instagram @annameares Find Anna’s book ‘Now’ at Stoke Hill Press See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At just 16 years of age, netballer Maddy Proud became the youngest ever player to be contracted to a professional team, the Adelaide Thunderbirds. In 2017, Maddy moved to Sydney to join the NSW Swifts, who she captained to a premiership in 2019, after being sidelined with an ACL rupture. In 2020, following an impressive Suncorp Super Netball Season, Maddy was selected for her first Australian Diamonds Netball squad. Maddy has some really unique insights on battling through injury and rehab, while trying to lead a team from the sidelines. She has even written a book - Grace on the Court, after seeing a gap in the market around books about teenage girls playing sport. This episode is brought to you by Workplace Law. www.workplacelaw.com.au Find Maddy on Instagram @maddyproud Find Maddy’s book ‘Grace on the Court’ and more www.maddyproud.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jess Fox represents Australia in canoe slalom in both kayaking (K1) and canoe (C1) events. In 2018, Jess became the greatest paddler of all time, after surpassing both her mother and father’s records in the sport, to now hold 7 world championship titles. Jess is currently preparing for her third Olympics in Tokyo, after winning Silver in London, and Bronze in Rio 2016. Jess is down to earth, genuine, and incredibly humble about everything she has achieved. Jess shares some really unique insights into how she prepares and adapts to unknowns that lie ahead of her, and what she has learnt from moments of failure, in order to bounce back to achieve the ultimate success.  This episode is brought to you by Workplace Law. www.workplacelaw.com.au Find Jess on instagram @jessfox94See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Middle-distance runner Jess Hull has had an incredible year. While most of us have been stuck inside during 2020, Jess was off breaking the Australian record in both the 1500m and 5000m. She has qualified for her first Olympics in Tokyo, and is currently a professional athlete with Nike. She has a seriously exciting future ahead of her. Jess shares some amazing insights about how she focuses on what is happening in the here and now, and how she pushes through in moments of wanting to give up.  This episode is brought to you by Workplace Law, www.workplacelaw.com.au Find Jess on instagram @jessicaahullSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Basketballer Cayla George has an incredible resume - she is currently in the North Queensland bubble, preparing for her 13th season in the WNBL. She has won Commonwealth Games Gold, a World Champs Silver, a Euroleague championship, played in the WNBA and represented Australia at the Rio Olympics. Cayla has used the struggles she experienced as a youngster around self worth, to now empower the next generation of girls coming through the Opals squad, and has mentoring programs to teach young girls about confidence, culture and commitment. This episode is brought to you by Workplace Law, www.workplacelaw.com.au Find Cayla on instagram @cfrannykgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australian diver Melissa Wu competed at her first Commonwealth games at just 13 years old, and is looking to compete at her fourth Olympic games in Tokyo, all before the age of 30. When she’s not training and competing, Mel manages her activewear label, owns a gym with her brother, and is coaching the next generation of young Aussie divers. An incredible, humble athlete who has learnt how to deal with the demands of a physically and mentally taxing sport, and who has recognised the importance of family in all aspects of life, Mel shares some great insights into how she has learnt from challenges, such as injury, to help her prepare for success under pressure.This episode is brought to you by Workplace Law, www.workplacelaw.com.au. Find Mel on Instagram @melissapaigewu, Havok activewear label @havokathletic, Hrdkaw Strength @hrdkawstrengthSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ellia Green OAM, Australian Rugby 7s superstar, Olympic Gold Medallist, and current NRLW player with the New Zealand Warriors.  Ellia is known for lethal speed and strength on the field, but off the field is one of the most kind, loyal and loving people you'll ever meet. This episode is all about the resilience Ellia has developed through the journey, and what now lies ahead, including a crack at the NRLW with the New Zealand Warriors.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One day, female athletes will receive equal coverage in the media, and be recognised by their achievements, not by their gender. Until then, we'll keep sharing the stories of epic Aussie [female] athletes. Join Chloe Dalton, Olympic Gold Medallist, as she chats to World Champions, fellow Olympians, and athletes at the top of their game.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.