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    May 4

    We are officially 5️⃣0️⃣ days away from the 50th anniversary of Title IX! Leading up, we will be sharing 50 facts, quotes, and stories about women athletes and Title IX. Check in every day as we get closer to the 50th anniversary of this historic law🎉

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  2. 8 hours ago

    #39 In 1931, Jackie Mitchell, known for her curveball, was signed to a one-year contract with an all-male MiLB team. After striking out Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig, rumors arose that the strikeouts were staged. Soon after the game, the baseball commissioner voided her contract.

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  3. May 14

    #40 In 2006, 2.95 million women athletes played competitive sports, compared to fewer than 300,000 in 1972.

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    May 13

    Almost had me in the first half 😭

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    Gabby gets it DONE. 😤 Two-time Olympic medalist equals Allyson Felix's meeting record with 21.98 in the women's 200m. 📺
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    May 13

    Catch episode 1️⃣ of 𝘐𝘯 𝘛𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘊𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘵 to hear host 🎙 speak the truth on Title IX and disadvantages women's sports still face.

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  6. May 13

    Olympic gold medalists Dalilah Muhammad & Eileen Gu slayed the runway last night 😍 |

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  7. May 13

    Update: Brittney Griner's pre-trial detention in Russia has been extended by one month.

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  8. May 13

    #41 In the early 1900s, women and girls could not steal the ball, were divided into three sections on the court, and had to stay in assigned areas while playing basketball. This was “to make sure there wasn’t too much contact and too much exertion,” Professor Chris Beneke said.

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  9. May 12

    "We kind of expected for me to go first round, but it happened the way it did for a reason."

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    May 12

    . named host of Football Night in America. Click her for details:

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  11. May 12

    #42 After soaking/freezing workouts, the Yale women's rowing team had to wait outside for the men to finish showering before they could leave, as there weren't any for women. In 1976, they protested by writing "Title IX" on their bodies & finally received their own showers 👏

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  12. May 11

    #43 60% of girls participate in high school sports compared to 75% of boys.

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  13. May 10

    #44 "Title IX changed the face of women’s athletics. It meant we could actually have really nice facilities, we could have scholarships, and we were encouraged to pursue our sport beyond college." Kate Robbins, Olympian

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  14. May 10

    Don’t miss “Becoming Annika” — a documentary produced by an all-female crew profiling famed golfer ⛳️ Premiering tonight at 9 PM ET on 👏

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    May 10

    Olympic gymnast Oksana Chusovitina has plans for a ninth Games. She is one shy of the Olympic appearances record for a woman in any sport.

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    May 10

    Last year, Uzbekistan’s Oksana Chusovitina became the oldest woman gymnast in Olympic history, breaking her own record for Olympic gymnastics appearances with eight. She is just one shy of the Olympic appearances record for a woman in ANY sport. (via )

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    May 10

    Two-time Olympic gold medalist Sydney McLaughlin officially tied the knot with former NFL player Andre Levrone Jr. 💍 (📸 IG/nicoleivanovphoto)

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    May 9

    Don’t miss the debuts of episode 1 AND 2 of 𝘐𝘯 𝘛𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘊𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘵 with host . Throughout the month join us as we explore the evolution of Title IX through the eyes of women’s basketball. 🎙️ Listen now:

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  19. May 9

    #45 Our Campus Ambassador Kerry interviewed the women of Georgetown athletics to talk about the impact that playing sports has had on their lives 🙌

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  20. May 9

    Fifty years later, Title IX slogan ‘Give women a sporting chance’ still propels advocates

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    May 9

    Four-time Olympic medalist Shawn Johnson showing her kids that mom has got skills in the gym. 💪 (via )

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