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The Female Athlete Project
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One day, female athletes will be recognised by their achievements, not by their gender. Until then, we'll keep sharing the stories of epic Aussie female athletes. Join Olympic Gold Medallist, Chloe Dalton, as she chats with World Champions, fellow Olympians, and athletes at the top of their game. Listen to our weekly episodes of the wrap - news and highlights about women's sports news.

  1. learning to 'do it til you're comfy' with mountain bike rider haz burbidge-smith

    1D AGO

    learning to 'do it til you're comfy' with mountain bike rider haz burbidge-smith

    For the first 20 years of her career, Haz Burbidge-Smith was an avid BMX rider – winning multiple world and Australian Championships, with her focus set on fulfilling her Olympic dream. But then she discovered her true passion – Mountain Bike Riding - and hasn’t looked back since. But in 2024, Haz suffered what she thought was a broken hand, which later turned out to be a broken hand, neck and wrist. Lucky to be where she is, Haz has since been on an incredible journey to get back on the bike and return to the competitive slopestyle scene. Haz opens up about choosing a sport for fulfilment rather than societal expectations, learning to embrace her fear to take on gnarly tricks, and her emotional journey back on the bike just 6 MONTHS after surgery. This weekend, Haz will compete in Crankworx Christchurch as a wildcard, out to show herself and her fellow riders why she deserves a spot on tour. We hope you enjoy this episode. *** Get the wrap delivered to your inbox as a weekly newsletter! Subscribe here for the weekly women's sports newsletter + to hear when new merch drops. https://bit.ly/tfapsubscribe Join the women's sports fan club. Shop our new TFAP merch: https://www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/shop Buy our kids book The A to Z of Who I Could Be, or book for adults GIRLS DON’T PLAY SPORT. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    48 min
  2. jakara anthony and josie baff bring home aussie gold at the winter olympics! 🥇

    3D AGO

    jakara anthony and josie baff bring home aussie gold at the winter olympics! 🥇

    A weekly podcast covering women’s sports news. This week: Jakara Anthony and Josie Baff have won Gold Medals for Australia at the Winter Games, the Indigenous All-Stars have claimed victory over the Māori All-stars in Rugby League, and Willa Pearson has become the youngest goal scorer in Women’s  A-League history! For the key story, we discuss a four-year study by FC Barcelona’s Innovation Hub, which suggests that injuries sustained by footballers while menstruating may take significantly longer to heal than those suffered when not on their period. Want to know when all the women athletes are competing at the 2026 Winter Olympics? Download our 2026 Milano-Cortina Women's Sports Calendar here. Get the wrap delivered to your inbox as a weekly newsletter! Subscribe here for the newsletter. https://bit.ly/tfapsubscribe Come join the women's sports fan club. Shop our TFAP merch: https://www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/shop Buy our kids book The A to Z of Who I Could Be, or book for adults GIRLS DON’T PLAY SPORT. this Christmas! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    31 min
  3. gracey hemstreet becomes the first woman in history to win two red bull hardline events 🚵‍♀️

    FEB 10

    gracey hemstreet becomes the first woman in history to win two red bull hardline events 🚵‍♀️

    A weekly podcast covering women’s sports news. This week, two Aussie Women are through to the big air final at the Winter Olympics, Anneli Maley gets the first triple-double of this WNBL season, and Gr acey Hemstreet has become the first woman in history to win two Red Bull Hardline events! For the key story, we discuss how women's basketball league, unrivalled, has hosted the highest attended women’s professional basketball regular season game in history! And what it means for the future of women’s basketball. Want to know when all the women athletes are competing at the 2026 Winter Olympics? Download our 2026 Milano-Cortina Women's Sports Calendar here. Get the wrap delivered to your inbox as a weekly newsletter! Subscribe here for the newsletter. https://bit.ly/tfapsubscribe Come join the women's sports fan club. Shop our TFAP merch: https://www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/shop Buy our kids book The A to Z of Who I Could Be, or book for adults GIRLS DON’T PLAY SPORT. this Christmas! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    22 min
  4. the unspoken pressure of being an olympian with aussie triathlete emma jeffcoat

    FEB 4

    the unspoken pressure of being an olympian with aussie triathlete emma jeffcoat

    This episode contains content that some may find distressing. If you or anyone you know needs help, you can contact the Butterfly Foundation on 1800-33-4673. *** Emma Jeffcoat is an Australian Olympic Triathlete, but it was actually through surf lifesaving that she first found her love for endurance sport.  After making the switch in her early twenties, Emma never looked back - going on to win two World Cup events and qualify for her first Olympic Games. While the 2021 Olympics, which included a top 10 finish, were one of the highlights of Emma’s career, they also proved some of the hardest times of her life - with the comedown from the games ultimately teaching her how to ask for help when she needed it most.  Emma shares what it’s been like to navigate the once-toxic culture of endurance sport and what she hopes to do to change that environment for the next generation of triathletes. We hope you enjoy this episode. *** Get the wrap delivered to your inbox as a weekly newsletter! Subscribe here for the newsletter + to hear when the women's sports fan club tee drops. https://bit.ly/tfapsubscribe A rising tide lifts all boats. Shop our new TFAP merch: https://www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/shop Buy our kids book The A to Z of Who I Could Be, or book for adults GIRLS DON’T PLAY SPORT. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    58 min
  5. elena rybakina wins her first australian open title 🎾

    FEB 2

    elena rybakina wins her first australian open title 🎾

    A weekly podcast covering women’s sports news. This week, Elena Rybakina wins her first Australian Open Title, Australian Cricket has a new Captain and Arsenal have won the biggest prize in the history of women’s football! For the key story, we discuss the creation of the new tech-based Women’s TGL Golf League and why it's dividing women's players. Get the wrap delivered to your inbox as a weekly newsletter! Subscribe here for the newsletter. https://bit.ly/tfapsubscribe Come join the women's sports fan club. Shop our TFAP merch: https://www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/shop Buy our kids book The A to Z of Who I Could Be, or book for adults GIRLS DON’T PLAY SPORT. this Christmas! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    31 min
  6. lizelle lee leads the hobart hurricanes to their first wbbl title

    12/15/2025

    lizelle lee leads the hobart hurricanes to their first wbbl title

    A weekly podcast covering women’s sports news. This week, The Hobart Hurricanes are the newest WBBL Champions, Bree Walker has claimed her third-consecutive Monobob gold medal in Lillehammer and the Bendigo Spirit have claimed their seventh consecutive win the WNBL For the key story, we discuss the new partnership between the Women’s Tennis Association and Mercedes-Benz which is being hailed as the largest partnership in the history of women’s sports.*** TFAP Producer Sophie Norris caught up with former Lionesses Goalkeeper and Commercial Manager at Chelsea FC to hear all about Chelsea's upcoming women's match against the A-League All-Stars in Australia. Read the full story here: https://thefemaleathleteproject.com/blogs/stories/from-stamford-bridge-to-the-harbour-bridge *** Our brand new Women's Sports Fan Club tees have been restocked JUST in time for Christmas, and because we were feeling festive, we even added a new colourway!👀 Get your hands on them before they sell out [again]! https://thefemaleathleteproject.com/products/womens-sports-fan-club-tee Get the wrap delivered to your inbox as a weekly newsletter! Subscribe here for the newsletter. https://bit.ly/tfapsubscribe A rising tide lifts all boats. Shop our TFAP merch: https://www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/shop Buy our kids book The A to Z of Who I Could Be, or book for adults GIRLS DON’T PLAY SPORT. this Christmas! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    24 min
  7. the next: can fashion, beauty and women's sports co-exist?

    12/10/2025

    the next: can fashion, beauty and women's sports co-exist?

    THE NEXT is a new monthly podcast from The Female Athlete Project. Each episode, futurist and former athlete Reanna Browne joins Chloe and Bez to explore what’s changing in women’s sport, before it hits the headlines. We shine a light on the pockets of the future already here - the signals of change that are quietly [or not-so-quietly] reshaping women's sport in the present. Not to predict what’s coming, but to notice what’s already in motion. This week, we discuss five signals of change around the convergence between fashion, beauty and women’s sport.  *** MORE THAN A GAME GAME, the ultimate women’s sports trivia game is finally here: Grab your copy now: https://thefemaleathleteproject.com/collections/all-products-collection Plus, The Women's Sports Fan Club t-shirt has arrived! Grab yours and join the club now: https://thefemaleathleteproject.com/collections/all-products-collection Get the wrap delivered to your inbox as a weekly newsletter! Subscribe here for the newsletter + to hear when the women's sports fan club tee drops. https://bit.ly/tfapsubscribe Buy our kids book The A to Z of Who I Could Be, or book for adults GIRLS DON’T PLAY SPORT. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    44 min
  8. jess stenson breaks the australian marathon record

    12/08/2025

    jess stenson breaks the australian marathon record

    A weekly podcast covering women’s sports news. This week, Jess Stenson has broken the Australian marathon record, the Hobart Hurricanes have finished the WBBL season on top of the ladder and the Aussie Sevens Women are the Queens of Cape Town! For the key story, we discuss a new partnership between IVF Australia and the Australian Netball Players Association, which aims to respond to address player concerns about fertility health.*** Our brand new Women's Sports Fan Club tees sold out within 36 hours of going live! But don't worry we'll be dropping a second batch on DECEMBER 15 👀 To make sure you don't miss out subscribe to hear from us as soon as the WSFC tee returns. https://bit.ly/tfapsubscribe Get the wrap delivered to your inbox as a weekly newsletter! Subscribe here for the newsletter. https://bit.ly/tfapsubscribe A rising tide lifts all boats. Shop our TFAP merch: https://www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/shop Buy our kids book The A to Z of Who I Could Be, or book for adults GIRLS DON’T PLAY SPORT. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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One day, female athletes will be recognised by their achievements, not by their gender. Until then, we'll keep sharing the stories of epic Aussie female athletes. Join Olympic Gold Medallist, Chloe Dalton, as she chats with World Champions, fellow Olympians, and athletes at the top of their game. Listen to our weekly episodes of the wrap - news and highlights about women's sports news.

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  • Creator
    The Female Athlete Project
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    329
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 The Female Athlete Project
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