Women's Barbell Club

Women's Barbell Club

Life Cycle of the Female Athlete

A Q&A with author Christine Yu about her new book, Up to Speed.

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Meredith Sell
Jun 07, 2023
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Are women’s bodies anomalies in sports? Does a female athlete’s career end with adolescence, motherhood, or menopause? Christine Yu’s answer is a definite “no”.

A sports journalist, Christine has made a name for herself by writing about women athletes and the unique challenges they face for publications like Runner’s World a…

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