The Most Inspiring, Unforgettable Moments of the 2015 ESPY Awards
The event honored some amazing athletes—and inspired us all to live with courage and never give up. The post The Most Inspiring, Unforgettable Moments of the 2015 ESPY Awards appeared first on SELF.
View ArticleMajor #MondayMotivation from World Champs
"I'm a girl and I crush it in sports." The post Major #MondayMotivation from World Champs appeared first on SELF.
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Best Bodies in the World 2015: Pole Vaulter Tori Peña
In competition, this 28-year-old Irish national team member storms down the 40-meter runway at almost 20 mph while carrying a 14.5-foot pole above her, then plants it in the ground. During that...
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Best Bodies in the World 2015: Volleyball Players Rachael Adams and Christa...
The difference between a great volleyball player and a phenomenal one? It’s mostly in the arms. Extending them above the net to block an opponent’s attack requires strength and endurance; spiking...
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Best Bodies in the World 2015: Triathlete Helen Jenkins
With three sports—swimming 1 mile, cycling 25 miles, running 6.2 miles—on the line, this British two-time Olympian trains almost 25 hours a week. The engine that powers her: strong glutes. “They give...
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Best Bodies in the World 2015: Swimmer Natalie Coughlin
In this sport, races can be decided by milliseconds—which is why swimmers constantly work toward an ever-smoother, more balanced stroke. Basically, they’re after the kind of picture- perfect,...
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Best Bodies in the World 2015: Fencer Nathalie Moellhausen
Each time Moellhausen lunges forward or backward during her two daily hours of sword work, she contracts her core to keep her balance. It’s the equivalent of doing hundreds of crunches. Still, she’s...
View ArticleThis Woman Is Changing The NBA
The first female coach in the NBA is quietly making history—but we're taking notice and loving what we see. The post This Woman Is Changing The NBA appeared first on SELF.
View ArticleThe 2015 Best Bodies in the World
For these six world-class athletes, peak performance comes with a big bonus: jaw-droppingly sculpted abs, arms, backs, glutes and legs. Check out how they hone their medal-winning form and strength,...
View ArticleOlympian Paige McPherson Trains With Passion and Patience
"As soon as I step into the ring, I know I am fully capable of winning." The post Olympian Paige McPherson Trains With Passion and Patience appeared first on SELF.
View ArticleUSA Baseball Women’s National Team Wins Gold at the Pan Am Games
Update: July 27, 2015: The team continues to make history, winning gold yesterday at the Pan Am Games. “This is huge being part of the Pan Ams—it’s an honor being part of the first women’s baseball...
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Jen Welter Just Became the First Female Coach in NFL History
The pool of female coaches in male professional sports continues to grow—this time with the hiring of Jen Welter by the Arizona Cardinals as an assistant coaching intern for the training camp and...
View ArticleMilestone Mania: Why July Was the Best Month Ever for Women in Sports
We’ve officially reached a #PlayLikeAGirl tipping point—and these women aren't only crushing the game, they're changing it. The post Milestone Mania: Why July Was the Best Month Ever for Women in...
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Swimming’s Next Prodigy: 18-Year-Old Katie Ledecky
There’s nothing the sports world loves more than a good prodigy—and 18 year-old swimmer Katie Ledecky had already earned that title back in the 2012 Olympics in London, after she took home the gold in...
View Article8 Epic Summer Olympic Moments
The countdown is on! With just one year until Rio, we’re getting inspired by a few of the top Team USA memories of all time. The post 8 Epic Summer Olympic Moments appeared first on SELF.
View ArticleThe Serena and Venus Williams Throwback You’ll Love
Tennis champs and sisters Venus and Serena Williams can add another skill set to their resumes: #tbt masters! Venus Williams’ activewear brand, EleVen, posted a fun throwback Thursday post last week...
View ArticleWho Will Be America’s Sweetheart Next Summer?
Considering that the gymnasts who will represent the United States in Rio next summer won’t be chosen for another year—a short four weeks before the Olympic Games begin—it might feel premature to start...
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The USWNT Just Keeps On Winning (and Making History)
Wondering what the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team has been up to since winning the World Cup in Canada last month? Aside from accompanying Taylor Swift on stage at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey...
View ArticleICYMI: Simone Biles Owns the Gymnastics World Right Now
Last week, we asked, “Who will be America’s sweetheart next summer?” as we started to get giddy over the upcoming P&G Gymnastics Championships. Well, if elite gymnast Simone Biles, 18, has any say...
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Your U.S. Open Primer
GET READY The U.S. Open, played in New York City, is the last of the year’s four major grand slam tournaments. Women’s singles matches begin August 31. The finals take place September 12. TUNE IN The...
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