Parenthood or podium? It’s time Australian athletes had the support to choose both
- Written by Jasmine Titova, PhD Candidate, CQUniversity Australia
When tennis legend Serena Williams retired in 2022, she stated:
If I were a guy, I wouldn’t be writing this because I’d be out there playing and winning while my wife was doing the physical labour of expanding our family.
Many elite athletes end their sporting careers prematurely to have children, with the physical burden of pregnancy...
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