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• Is it sexism or just stupid? Women still can't do the decathlon — and other concerns

  The theme for this week's episode: Is it sexism? Or, is it just plain stupid? To that question, Kelly and Sara get in the weeds on women’s decathlon with Lauren Kuntz, who is organizing the 2nd ever Women's Decathlon World Championships — taking place this weekend and airing on the All-Women’s Sports Network (AWSN). Lauren talks to us about the historical exclusion of women from the decathlon (the all-around competition for track and field), building more opportunities for women to compete, and her goal of a gradual transition to adding a women's decathlon into the Olympics. But first, Kelly and Sarah kick things off with a recap of the week in women's sports. The highlight? The Leadville Trail 100 MTB, where Kate Courtney—just eight weeks post-surgery—smashed the course record.Which leads to a spirited debate over the much-coveted ultra-racing belt buckles and the question: Should there be a different belt buckle standard for women?They then dive into one of the more unexpected headlines of the week—green dildos being thrown at recent WNBA games—and what it says about how women’s sports are received and represented. Sexist or just plain stupid?Also on today's episode: Our first voicemail from a listener (i.e. Kelly’s Mom), who sets her daughter straightSports on tap this weekend: Do you know about the World Games?And our Feisty picks of the week: Tennis phenom Victoria Mboko and 11-year old Molly Ehlers, who recently completed the 2,700-mile self-supported tour Divide bike race with her father. Have thoughts about today's show or your own Feisty pick of the week? Send a voice memo to [email protected]:00:43 - What We Watched: Kate Courtney's record-breaking performance at Leadville 10004:31 - The Belt Buckle Debate: Only 9 women earned buckles in Leadville...12:16 - Understanding the dildos being thrown at WNBA games19:31 - A Listener Voicemail: Kelly's mom weighs in23:24 - In the Weeds with Kelly & Sara: Why the Olympics don't have a Women's Decathlon?30:03 - Advocating for a gradual Olympic transition to decathlon31:28 - Building opportunities for women in decathlon38:23 - Highlighting Top Female Decathletes42:42 - Sexist or stupid? 51:32 - The World Games and other women's sports to watch this upcoming week56:29 - Feisty Picks of the WeekSubscribe to The Feist, our Free Weekly Newsletter covering Women's Sports: https://www.womensperformance.com/feistnews Hettas:  Use code STAYFEISTY for 20% off at https://hettas.com/ Previnex: Use code THEFEISTPOD for 15% off your first order at https://www.previnex.com/

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• Why the h*** are we bringing back sex testing in sports?!

  In today's episode, Sara and Kelly break down a packed week of women’s sports: iconic victories, historic performances, and—of course—a fair amount of controversy.They kick things off with a recap of the CrossFit Games, celebrating Tia-Clair Toomey’s incredible eighth title and examining the broadcast coverage for this year's event.Next, we head to the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift, where we hear from legendary photographer Dominique Powers about the crowds and vibes on the ground (and what goes into getting those poster-worthy photos). Attracting all those crowds? Pauline Ferrand-Prévot, who made history as the first French cyclist (man or woman) to win the race since 1989. And last, they go through the wild weekend at U.S. Track & Field National Championships and the criticism from past Olympic champs of Team USA's performance at the World Aquatic Championships. Did Michael Phelps not hear about the stomach flu that swept through the team? Thank goodness for Katie Ledecky and the medley relay team's world record on the last day.The biggest news of the week, though: World Athletics’ decision to reinstate sex testing for female athletes. Why did they go back down this path?Drawing on the history of sex testing in sports, scientific criticisms of how sex is established, and the voices of today’s athletes, Kelly & Sara go deep into the weeds to break down how we got back here — after the IOC got rid of sex testing in the 1990s — and why requiring athletes to verify their female-ness is just not going to be good for anyone.03:06 – Tia-Clair Toomey: The CrossFit GOAT12:56 – Tour de France Femmes highlights from the ground with Dominque Powers and the debate around weight in cycling30:23 – Swimming World Championships drama and the stomach flu35:50 – US Track & Field Nationals highlights — including Sha'Carri Richardson's airport arrest38:16 – Celebrating Emily Infeld’s first national title41:20 – Why the heck did World Athletics reinstate sex testing after 30 years without it? The history, science, and problems01:06:20 – Feisty Picks of the Week💬 Have thoughts about today's show or your own Feisty pick of the week? Send a voice memo to [email protected]:"World Athletics’ mandatory genetic test for women athletes is misguided. I should know – I discovered the relevant gene in 1990""The Humiliating Practice of Sex-Testing Female Athletes"Special thanks to Dominique Powers for your coverage and commentary from the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift

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• Arielle Loewen takes us inside the CrossFit Games

  This week, Sara and Kelly dig into the CrossFit Games — crowning "the fittest woman on Earth" this weekend, Aug. 1-3 — and the challenges CrossFit has been dealing with. Plus, CrossFit Games podium finisher and entrepreneur, Arielle Loewen, joins The Feist to give us the inside scoop on:Her path to becoming a top CrossFit competitorA detailed look at her training and mindsetThe state of CrossFit after a tragic death at last year's GamesWhy she is favored for 2nd place (behind 7x winner, Tia-Clair Toomey)But, as always, Sara and Kelly first share their favorite women's sports highlights and picks from the week, including a breakdown of the thrilling Euro Final between Spain and England, the chaotic stages and intense sprints at the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift, a U.S. Track & Field National Championships preview, and a look ahead to the much-anticipated showdown between Katie Ledecky and Summer McIntosh in the 800m free. Highlights:00:30 Kelly's WNBA Game Experience and Fan Reactions03:45 Euros Soccer Recap07:44 Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift Highlights12:19 Ledecky and McIntosh go head to head15:07 U.S. National Track and Field Championships18:20 CrossFit Games Preview with Arielle Loewen31:18 Balancing Career and Family31:58 CrossFit Games 2023 v. 202437:24 Games Competitors and Predictions38:15 CrossFit's Safety and Reputation Issues42:42 The Evolution of CrossFit and Functional Fitness50:39 Arielle's Training Regimen54:25 Arielle's Entrepreneurial Ventures: Pretty Strong for a Mom58:16 Body Image and Social Media1:00:53 Closing Thoughts and Picks of the Week, including a 12-year-old swimmer at the world championshipsSubscribe to The Feist, our Free Weekly Newsletter covering Women's Sports: https://www.womensperformance.com/feistnews Hettas:  Use code STAYFEISTY for 20% off at https://hettas.com/ Previnex: Use code THEFEISTPOD for 15% off your first order at https://www.previnex.com/

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• It's Tour de France Femmes time!

   This week it's all about previewing the biggest women's race of the year: The Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift. Kate Veronneau,  director of women's strategy at Zwift, joins us to give a peak behind the curtain into what goes into the massive event, the kind of growth they've seen at TDFF, and who she thinks could win.But first, it's our women's sports highlights from the week, including drama from the Euros soccer championship, gossip from the WNBA All-Star Weekend, and a deep dive into the doping sanction that was handed out to the marathon world record holder (and why it hurts more than just a couple of athletes).From what women's sports we watched to what we want to watch, it's just another week of your favorite sports with your Feistiest friends!Highlights:0:00 - Welcome and What We Watched13:00 - "Pay Us What You Owe Us"21:57 - WNBA Insights and Gossip25:02 - The Doping Downfall of Marathon World Record Holder, Ruth Chepngetich34:43 - The Impact of Doping on Athletic Careers43:20 - Kate Veronneau previews the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift01:11:10 - Our Feisty Picks of the Week, including American Ninja WarriorSubscribe to The Feist, our Free Weekly Newsletter covering Women's Sports: https://www.womensperformance.com/feistnews Hettas:  Use code STAYFEISTY for 20% off at https://hettas.com/ Previnex: Use code THEFEISTPOD for 15% off your first order at https://www.previnex.com/

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• What does it mean to be a “professional” in women's sports?

  This week on The Feist, Sara Gross and Kelly O’Mara dive into a jam-packed episode — starting with the major moments they watched in women’s sports from the past week:The historic all-women’s boxing card at Madison Square Garden (which made Sara cry)And why they couldn't find replay video of a controversy at the Giro d'Italia WomenThen, it's all about what women's sports to watch this upcoming week:Euros! Who are we rooting for now that Wales is out?The WNBA All-Star game and how voting went a little sideways this year + a quick primer on the economics of WNBA and how, yes, they are profitableAnd the NFL Flag Championships open up a debate about whether we're pro or con flag football Before Sara & Kelly make their picks of the week, they dive deep into the explosion of new women’s sports leagues: multiple soccer leagues, two off-season basketball leagues, three volleyball leagues, rugby, softball, hockey, baseball. Is more always better? What does it mean to be a “professional” athlete? How do we build real, lasting fan bases? And what can we do to help women’s sports thrive? (PS. Always buy the merch.)Subscribe to The Feist, our Free Weekly Newsletter covering Women's Sports: https://www.womensperformance.com/feistnews Hettas:  Use code STAYFEISTY for 20% off at https://hettas.com/ Previnex: Use code THEFEISTPOD for 15% off your first order at https://www.previnex.com/

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