Author Alexandra Allred on Women in Sports Throughout History

On the whole, women's sports have been downplayed throughout history, and even in ancient times, some societies didn't want women to compete. Was it just because of the "falling uterus" theory? We talk with author Alexandra Allred about her book When Women Stood: The Untold History of Females Who Changed Sports and the World and the audacious women who dared to compete.

In our history moment, we look at a women's first. At Seoul 1988, it was the first time that women had their own sailing (or yachting, as it was called back then) event. Jill's got the incredible story of the women's 470 race.

In our TKFLASTAN update, we have news from:

• Para archer Matt Stutzman
• Sitting volleyball player Lora Webster
• TKFLASTANIs who will be competing at the Los Angeles Grand Prix on May 26-27, including pole vaulter Katie Moon, hammer thrower DeAnna Price, and Geoff Wightman's son Jake (a TKFLASTANI by proxy).

In Paris 2024 news, the second phase of ticket sales is underway--with one million tickets selling in just 48 hours. At least 20 sports sold out within this time (if you thought modern pentathlon would be an easy ticket, think again!). If you're not having luck in the regular sale, a hospitality package might be for you (thank you to TKFLASTANI Ken Hanscom for that tip!).

We've also hit the 1000 days to Milan-Cortina 2026, so we check in with the planning for those Games.

For a transcript of this episode, please visit: https://wp.me/pbRtIx-2e5

Thank you so much for listening, and until next time, keep the flame alive!

Photo courtesy of Alexandra Allred.

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