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IWD2021: How Aussie Olympians celebrated International Women's Day

 

IWD2021: How Aussie Olympians celebrated International Women's Day

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Earlier this week, the AOC along with many Aussie Olympians, sporting federations and fans celebrated powerful female Olympians and Olympic hopefuls for International Women's Day 2021.

 

The theme for 2021, 'Choose to Challenge,' was the perfect opportunity to reflect upon Australia's many Olympic women who have broken barriers and created history throughout their careers

Olympic swimmer-turned coach, Janelle Pallister shared her story of being one of the only female coaches in a sport dominated by male coaches, and what steps she believes we need to take to achieve an equal split of women and men in coaching roles and positions of power and influence.


Olympians also took the time to raise awareness around issues of gender equality and equity within the sporting world, sharing quotes that were close to their hearts.


Athletes, sports and federations shared their #IWD2021 #ChoosetoChallenge pledges and celebrated inspirational women.

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