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The Bodies of Girls and Women in Sport Are None of Your Business

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Explore a powerful TEDx talk by Olympic swimming champion Libby Trickett on protecting and enhancing the body image of girls and women in sport. Drawing from her experience as a multi-world record holder, 24-time gold medalist, and mother of three daughters, Trickett addresses the harmful effects of inappropriate and unnecessary commentary on female athletes' bodies. Learn about her straightforward solution to this pervasive issue. Gain insights from Trickett's illustrious career, which includes eight long course and seven short course world titles, five Commonwealth Games gold medals, and four Olympic gold medals across three consecutive Olympic Games. Discover her post-swimming endeavors, including her Bachelor of Counselling studies, hosting the "All That Glitters" podcast, co-hosting "The Sport Social" podcast, and co-founding "Unlocking Her Potential," a business aimed at empowering women to reach their full potential.

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The bodies of girls and women in sport are none of your business | Libby Trickett | TEDxBrisbane

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