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As many countries mark Women’s History Month in March and with International Women’s Day approaching, it feels like a fitting moment to reflect on the women shaping sport today and throughout history.
To celebrate, we’ve curated a mix of viewing, listening and reading recommendations spotlighting athletes, leaders and storytellers who continue to expand what sport can look like and who it can serve.
Click on the links to see what’s currently on our radar:
🎬 Watch
Something to make you cry… in a good way
Rebecca Lowe × Alysa Liu interview (NBC Olympics)*
Following her appearance at the recent Olympic Games, U.S. Olympic figure skater and medalist Alysa Liu sits down with Rebecca Lowe for a beautifully honest exchange on performance, pressure and perspective. Her reminder that mistakes are beautiful makes this short interview linger long after it ends.
* Unfortunately, we could only find the transcript of this beautiful moment! In the USA, you may be able to check NBC Olympics replays on Peacock – for all our global audience, enjoy the read!
A swim that changed history
Young Woman and the Sea (Official Trailer)
Telling the story of Trudy Ederle — Olympic champion, world record holder and the first woman to swim the English Channel — this film captures the persistence required to challenge gender norms and expand what felt possible.
Sport as survival
The Swimmers (Official Trailer)
The film follows sisters Yusra and Sarah Mardini as they embark on a dangerous journey from war-torn Syria to Rio de Janeiro, where Yusra ultimately competes at the 2016 Olympic Games. It is a powerful story of displacement, resilience and the role sport can play in navigating life’s most uncertain moments.
Proof that goals never expire
Nyad (Official Trailer)
This biographical drama follows endurance swimmer Diana Nyad and her decades-long pursuit of completing the Cuba-to-Florida crossing, offering a moving portrait of perseverance, aging and the power of commitment.
🎧 Listen
Women driving change across sport
The Game Changers Podcast (Sue Anstiss)
A thoughtful series spotlighting women shaping sport at every level, from elite athletes to industry leaders, blending personal journeys with broader conversations around equity and progress.
Athlete conversations beyond competition
The RE—CAP SHOW (Tobin Heath & Christen Press)
Hosted by two elite USWNT footballers and founders, this podcast moves fluidly between sport, identity, creativity and life beyond performance, offering a refreshingly reflective athlete perspective.
A conversation worth cueing up
Good Game with Sarah Spain (Elena Meyers Taylor episode)
Olympic bobsledder and repeat medalist Elena Meyers Taylor joins broadcaster Sarah Spain to reflect on motherhood, elite sport and redefining success, in a conversation that resonates far beyond winter sport.
📚 Read
A rethink on winning
The Long Win — Cath Bishop
Written by Olympic rower, world champion and leadership consultant Cath Bishop, this book offers a fascinating examination of society’s obsession with winning. Drawing on her experience in high-performance sport and beyond, Bishop explores how definitions of success shape culture across sport, business, politics and education.
Finding strength in vulnerability
How Not to Be Strong — Alex Scott
Former England international footballer and broadcaster Alex Scott traces her journey through football, media and identity, sharing an honest reflection on adversity, resilience and representation.
A story that demands reflection
The Race to Be Myself — Caster Semenya
In this memoir, two-time Olympic champion Caster Semenya shares a deeply personal account of navigating elite sport, identity and human rights debates, offering readers an intimate perspective on belonging in sport.
Football, resistance and leadership
My Beautiful Sisters — Khalida Popal
Afghanistan women’s national team co-captain and Girl Power Organisation founder Khalida Popal recounts her journey building the national team and advocating for women’s rights, sharing a powerful story of leadership, courage and football as a vehicle for change.
Leadership lessons from the sidelines
Uncommon Favor — Dawn Staley
Olympic gold medalist, WNBA legend and championship-winning coach Dawn Staley reflects on her journey from North Philadelphia playgrounds to the pinnacle of basketball, offering lessons on leadership, resilience and navigating inequality in sport.
📖 For younger readers (and the young at heart)
Stories that spark early inspiration
Little People, BIG DREAMS — Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara
A beautifully illustrated series introducing children to inspiring women, including sporting icons like Simone Biles and Megan Rapinoe, through accessible storytelling that plants early seeds of possibility.
Across formats, generations, and geographies, these recommendations reflect the many ways women continue to shape sport — as athletes, leaders, storytellers and changemakers.
Have something we should be checking out? Let us know on social media. We’re always looking for the next great recommendation!
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