07-17-2011, 01:16 PM
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Originally Posted by AtLastHome
but if Japan wins that is OK by me. Might be a boost for japan after all that the country has been going through.
Sometimes I think a whole lot has changed for women athletes and support for their sports.... then... reality sets in.
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This is a victory for all athletic women! (no matter who wins) You certainly gave me food for thought on the Japan thought.
You and I (and alot of the planeteers) are pre title nine. Sports has changed dramatically since those days. It may not be where we'd like it to be......but the glass ceiling still exists, why would sports be any different?
I'm glad the young people have the opportunities afforded to them that they do, we certainly didn't.
I'd love to stop working and have someone pay me to train so I can compete in an Ironman in Kona someday.  Doubt that!
Go Women!
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