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Grit, fortitude and femininity: My quest to break free from limiting stereotypes
Meet Rosie, the 63-year-old polar explorer who is still going on expeditions today
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More girls are playing football but a significant team sport gender gap remains
The latest data Sport England's Active Lives Children and Young People survey reveals persistent gender gaps in team sport and activity levels.
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Help us close the Gender Gap in Team Sports
Did you know that there's a staggering 22% gender gap in team sports?
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Case Study: FA Player Appearances – The Influence of Elite Sport Stars
This report looks at the impact of elite sport stars on girls. The Football Association (FA) runs an established ambassador programme, enabling female football players to share their stories and inspire at a local level, with female players visiting schools and community groups for a number of years.
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Catherine’s Menopause Story
At least twice a week Catherine puts on a woolly hat and walks into the freezing waters of the North Kent Coast.