Atlanta Women In Sports

11/03/2024

28 years ago today, the WNBA announced the 8 teams to compete in the league's inaugural season!

📍 Charlotte
📍 Cleveland
📍 Houston
📍 New York
📍 Los Angeles
📍 Phoenix
📍 Sacramento
📍 Utah

09/25/2024

I truly enjoyed sitting down with Tolly Carr for the Southwest Athletic Conference (SWAC) Women’s Basketball Media Day. It was a great opportunity to discuss Atlanta’s hosting of the SWAC tournament and how Atlanta Public School students will have the chance to engage and participate in various activities during the event. As a proud graduate of Alabama State University and a four-time SWAC champion in track and field, I’m thrilled to support this initiative.

🏀 Welcome to Atlanta! On behalf of the Atlanta Board of Education (ABOE) and Atlanta Public Schools (APS), we are thrilled to host the SWAC Women’s Basketba...

09/04/2024

Let's take a moment to celebrate Jodie Grinham for redefining what’s possible and making history as the first pregnant Paralympic athlete to win a medal. Competing at seven months pregnant, Jodie claimed bronze in the women's individual compound open at the 2024 Paralympics in Paris. Her incredible journey inspires us all, showing that determination knows no bounds. Congratulations, Jodie! 🥉👏

08/09/2024

Fremont, Nebraska | Volleyball | Age: 37 | Olympic experience: 2012 (1 bronze), 2016 (1 silver), 2020 (1 gold)

Jordan Larson, captain of the U.S. women’s volleyball team, is set to lead her team in their quest for another gold medal in Paris. The three-time Olympian has earned a medal in each Games she's competed in—bronze in 2012, silver in 2016, and gold in Tokyo. As she prepares to compete this Sunday, August 11th, let's rally behind her and the team as they aim to continue their winning streak! 🏐🥇

08/09/2024

Canoeing | Seattle, Washington | Age: 21 | Olympic Experience: 2020 (1g)

In Tokyo, Nevin Harrison made history as the first U.S. woman to win an Olympic canoeing gold, and now she's gearing up to defend her title in Paris! 🥇🌟

At just 21, she's already an international sensation, with two world titles and an Olympic gold to her name. As she prepares to compete this Saturday, August 10th, Harrison is entering the Paris Games with an underdog mindset. Let's rally behind her as she strives for more historic victories! 🚣‍♀️💪

08/09/2024

Water Polo | Miami, Florida | Age: 29 | Olympic Experience: 2016 (1g), 2020 (1g)

Ashleigh Johnson is celebrated as the best women's water polo goalkeeper in the world. With two Olympic gold medals and four world titles, she’s been instrumental in the U.S. team's dominance. As the U.S. women’s water polo team prepares to compete tomorrow, August 10th, Johnson’s incredible skill will be key in their quest for another gold. 🏅💧 Let’s rally behind her and the team as they aim to make history once again!

08/09/2024

Track and Field | Denver, Colorado | Age: 23 | Olympic experience: Debut

Anna Hall might be making her Olympic debut in Paris, but she’s already earned her spot as one of the top women to watch. The heptathlon is a marquee event, and Hall’s story is one of redemption for a U.S. athlete. After missing out on the Tokyo Games due to a hurdles mishap at the U.S. Trials, Hall has since claimed two world medals.

As she competes today, she aims to become just the third American woman to win an Olympic medal in the heptathlon. Let’s cheer her on as she goes for glory! 🏃‍♀️🌟

08/09/2024

Gymnastics | Houston, Texas | Age: 27 | Olympic Experience: 2016 (4g, 1b), 2020 (1s, 1b), 2024 (3g, 1s)

She’s often referred to as the ‘GOAT,’ and Simone Biles has once again proven why. With 3 more gold medals and an additional silver from the 2024 Paris Olympics, Biles has become the most decorated American gymnast in Olympic history. 🥇✨

From her powerful routines to her groundbreaking skills, Simone Biles continues to inspire and redefine what’s possible in gymnastics. As she soars to new heights, her legacy shines brighter than ever. Congratulations, Simone! 🌟