Human Interest
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September 25, 2026
New Zealand woman runs 1000 ultramarathons in 1000 days
Shannon-Leigh Litt has burned through over 90 pairs of shoes in her quest to run an ultra-marathon every day for 1000 days in a row. The 47-year-old criminal barrister has trotted through flooding in Malaysia, sweated in 40+ degrees on trails in Thailand and was borderline hypothermic during -10 degree...
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September 22, 2026
Cyclist who dressed as man to avoid Taliban wins silver medal
Afghan cyclist Fariba Hashimi, who once disguised herself as a man to train safely under Taliban rule, has won a silver medal in the women’s road race at the Asian Games near Nagoya, Japan. The 23-year-old, now based in Italy, says she hopes her achievement will inspire other Afghan women...
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September 18, 2026
How the race they said women couldn’t run took centre stage
For 32 years, the women's 800m was absent from the Olympics, with its competitors deemed too frail. Now, it is one of the most hotly anticipated events on the track. This extraordinary story starts at the 1928 Olympic Games, which represented a huge - if temporary - step forward for...
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September 15, 2026
Top female stars blast Sydney Sweeney for stripping down to sell sports betting
An advertising campaign starring American actor Sydney Sweeney has faced widespread backlash from female athletes who argue it sexualizes women in sports. In the commercial for sports prediction market platform Novig, Sweeney appears with little or no clothing, strategically concealing parts of her body behind footballs and athletic apparel. Numerous...
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September 12, 2026
“Girl Climber,” Which Tackles Risk and Motherhood, Is Coming to Netflix
Girl Climber follows Emily Harrington’s historic 2020 ascent of Yosemite’s El Capitan via the Golden Gate route, completed in 21 hours, 13 minutes, and 51 seconds. The Netflix documentary explores her battles with fear, failure, ambition, aging, motherhood, and the sacrifices required to pursue extraordinary goals. Arriving September 16, the...
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August 26, 2026
Lindsey Vonn Talks Double Standard Between Men’s and Women’s Athletics
While Lindsey Vonn initially retired in February 2019, the alpine ski racer returned to her sport competitively in November 2024. And at the start of this year, she announced she would compete in the 2026 Milan Cortina Games. However, Vonn’s attempt at gold was cut short when she crashed approximately...
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August 7, 2026
Before the WNBA became a phenomenon, Billie Jean King asked NBA commissioner David Stern for one promise
There’s nothing like being with Billie Jean King at a New York Liberty game. Already a legend wherever she goes, inside of Barclays Center, King is surrounded by thousands of fans who truly appreciate her legacy. The tennis icon was the first woman to fight for and earn equal pay...
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August 4, 2026
Shattered Record: The Queen of the John Muir Trail Does It Again
The John Muir Trail is one of California’s most scenic — and challenging — backpacking trails, crossing both Mt. Whitney and Yosemite Valley. Most hikers typically complete the trail in 2 to 3 weeks. The route scales 10 passes in the High Sierra, making for a series of challenging ascents and descents....
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July 27, 2026
42-year-old woman set to become fastest person on earth for dangerous 2,000km trek — beating her male rivals
Ain’t no mountain high enough — at least not for this superwoman. Ultra-runner and New Zealand native Sophie Grant has set out to break the record for the fastest known time ever through the treacherous Alpine pass of Via Alpina. She’s set to achieve her goal in 30 days. “Being...
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July 9, 2026
ESPN Announces New Documentary Series “Life In The W”
ESPN will release a six-part docuseries, Life in the W, that follows WNBA stars A’ja Wilson, Napheesa Collier, and DeWanna Bonner through the 2025 season, offering behind-the-scenes access to their professional and personal lives as the league grows in prominence. The series is produced by Uninterrupted with Cookie Jar &...
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June 25, 2026
Rachel Entrekin Never Ran High School or College Track. Now She’s One of America’s Best Ultrarunners.
It’s not often that LetsRun.com celebrates an athlete taking over two whole days to finish a race. It’s even more rare for us to celebrate an athlete who did not compete in competitive cross country or track — not in high school, not in college. But on May 4th, Rachel Entrekin did something that...
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June 18, 2026
She changed her baby, then won gold. A generation of athletes are thriving in motherhood
Katie Lou Samuelson was about to compete for a gold medal, but her 3-month-old daughter didn’t know that. And when babies gotta go, they go. So minutes before Samuelson and the United States 3x3 basketball team took the court for the 2023 FIBA AmeriCup gold-medal game in San Juan, Puerto Rico,...
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June 17, 2026
Olympic medallist Jenny Simpson collapsed at track event, lost pulse and was rushed to a Raleigh, NC hospital
Olympic bronze medalist Jenny Simpson collapsed during a track event in Raleigh, North Carolina, on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, and suffered a life-threatening medical emergency. The 39-year-old runner, who won the 1500-meter bronze at the 2016 Rio Olympics, was pacing a group in a mile race at a community "Pop...
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June 8, 2026
Competition Climbing’s G.O.A.T. Just Reached Legendary Status
Janja Garnbret is no stranger to success. The 27-year-old Slovenian is arguably the greatest competition climber of all time. She has won 49 gold medals on the World Cup circuit, the most elite level of competition. While Garnbret has never been a slouch in outdoor climbing (she’s sent V15 and 5.14d,...
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June 2, 2026
After escaping the Taliban and years in exile, the Afghan women’s soccer team rises again
Fatima Yousufi escaped the Taliban, arriving in Australia with a backpack and a burning ambition to play international soccer. Through their own determination and courage, and with family support, Yousufi and others like Mona Amini had been able to study, to play soccer for clubs and for the Afghanistan women’s...
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May 28, 2026
Unconventional: A Conversation with Heather Jackson
Only three weeks after finishing in fourth at the 2026 Cocodona 250 Mile, American Heather Jackson is gearing up for a completely different event: the 350-mile Unbound XL gravel cycling event. It’s a race she won with a course record last year. She’s planning on following that up a couple of weeks later with the...
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May 10, 2026
10 Moms Who Rip, and Make Motherhood Look Easy
The Inertia highlights 10 accomplished female athletes, primarily surfers, who balance high-level sports performance with motherhood. It showcases how these women maintain their competitive edge while embracing family life, making it appear seamless and inspiring. Profiles include world champion Carissa Moore, big-wave rider Lexi Dupont, and pro surfer Honolua Blomfield,...
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April 14, 2026
Women were once banned from the Boston Marathon. Bobbi Gibb ran anyway.
Women were once banned from the Boston Marathon, but in 1966 Bobbi Gibb ran the race anyway, becoming the first woman to complete it and helping to shatter the myth that women were physically incapable of running marathons. In 1966 the Boston Marathon was officially men‑only, and women were barred...
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March 14, 2026
Listen to the Most Incredible Stories of Women Who Changed Outdoor History
History often overlooks women—especially in an industry like the outdoors, which was dominated by men for so long. But this March, as we celebrate Women’s History Month, let’s revisit the tales of some of the most adventurous women in history. There are pioneering women pilots like Louise Thaden and Ruth Nichols, who...
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December 1, 2025
Meet Kelsie Whitmore: The trailblazing face of women’s baseball in the Bay Area
When Kelsie Whitmore heard her name called with the first pick in the inaugural Women’s Professional Baseball League draft in November, it was more than a milestone. Whitmore’s selection came with a call to represent the Bay Area, bringing her professional journey full-circle to where it began nearly a decade...
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October 29, 2025
Serena Williams Just Added One of Europe’s Most Prestigious Honors to Her Resume
Tennis icon Serena Williams was presented Spain’s Princess of Asturias Award for Sports, a nod to a career that changed how the world watches the sport. The 23-time Grand Slam champion accepted the award in Oviedo on October 24. The annual ceremony was hosted by Spain’s royal family. Williams’ career has...
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October 27, 2025
Fallon Rowe’s New Book Addresses Domestic Abuse in the Outdoor Community
In 2024, news of a prominent climber, Charlie Barrett, getting arrested for rape rocked the climbing community. Many were aghast at how this could’ve happened. Annette McGivney’s Outside article that chronicled his crimes was even titled “How Did This Climber Get Away with So Much For So Long?” Long after the beginning of MeToo, climbing...
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October 19, 2025
British woman sets new 24-hour world record
The 2025 IAU 24‑Hour World Championships kicked off at 10 a.m. local time on Friday, October 18, in Albi, France, with 366 athletes from 45 countries stepping onto the 1.5-km loop. In the women’s race, Sarah Webster of Great Britain covered a stunning 278.622 km—surpassing the previous mark of 270.363 km by...
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October 1, 2025
Katie Schumacher-Cawley Is Coaching Penn State Women’s Volleyball While Fighting Breast Cancer
AT THE 2025 BIG TEN MEDIA DAYS in July, which unofficially marks the beginning of the season, the head coach of Penn State’s Nittany Lions women’s volleyball team, the reigning NCAA champions, sat calmly on the dais alongside players Gillian Grimes and Izzy Starck. Women's Health Magazine
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September 17, 2025
Venus Williams Shares Her Thoughts on the Rise of Women’s Sports in Recent Years: ‘A Revolution’ (Exclusive)
Venus Williams couldn’t be happier about the rise of women’s sports in recent years. The tennis icon, 45, opened up about the growing interest in women’s athletics while chatting exclusively with Parade amid her partnership with Liquid I.V. and the launch of their new Energy Multiplier Sugar-Free hydration supplements. PARADE
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