by Chloe Dalton
First published 2023
Chloe Dalton examines the obstacles that prevent women from achieving equality in athletics. The Olympic gold medalist and Australian rugby sevens player draws from her journey from an eight-year-old practicing goal kicks during her brothers' matches to competing at the highest levels of sport. Dalton founded "The [Female] Athlete Project" in 2020 after recognizing that remarkable achievements by female athletes received little coverage. Her analysis targets four connected problems: lack of respect, limited opportunities, poor representation, and unequal compensation. These issues continue to slow progress for women's teams globally. Dalton traces how these barriers developed and presents her vision for unlocking the unrealized potential within women's athletics. The book serves as an advocacy tool for female competitors across all skill levels.
Genres: gender-studies, sports, non-fiction, activism
Vibes: advocacy, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: advocacy, personal-journey
240 pages · Paperback · Allen & Unwin