Olympic Cyclist Inga Thompson: The Cost of Defending Women’s Sports

Olympic cyclist Inga Thompson joins She Thinks podcast as we celebrate the 51st anniversary of Title IX and Women's Sports Week. Inga shares her story of racing through the years, including in the Olympics, fighting breast cancer, and her most recent battle—defending women by attacking the policy that lets men compete against women in cycling—for which she had to resign from the Cynisca Cycling team and was removed from the upcoming film “Uphill Climb.”Inga Thompson is a 10-time national champion, three-time Olympian, and two-time podium finisher at the Women's Tour de France. She is also a lifelong clean sport evangelist, women's cycling advocate, and founder of the Inga Thompson Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that supports competitive women cyclists through meaningful financial assistance, mentorship, and promotion of ethical, drug-free competition in all sports. Inga now lives on her 160-acre horse-powered cattle ranch in Oregon.--She Thinks is a podcast for women (and men) who are sick of the spin in today’s news cycle and are seeking the truth. Once a week, every week, She Thinks host Beverly Hallberg is joined by guests who cut through the clutter and bring you the facts. You don’t have to keep up with policy and politics to understand how issues will impact you and the people you care about most. You just have to keep up with us. We make sure you have the information you need to come to your own conclusions. Because, let’s face it, you’re in control of your own life and can think for yourself. You can listen to the latest She Thinks episode(s) here or wherever you get your podcasts. Then subscribe, rate, and share with your friends. If you are already caught up and want more, join our online community. Be sure to subscribe to our emails to ensure you’re equipped with the facts on the issues you care about most: https://iwf.org/connect. Independent Women’s Forum (IWF) believes all issues are women’s issues. IWF promotes policies that aren’t just well-intended, but actually enhance people’s freedoms, opportunities, and choices. IWF doesn’t just talk about problems. We identify solutions and take them straight to the playmakers and policy creators. And, as a 501(c)3, IWF educates the public about the most important topics of the day. Check out the Independent Women’s Forum website for more information on how policies impact you, your loved ones, and your community: www.iwf.org. Subscribe to IWF’s YouTube channel. Follow IWF on social media: - on Twitter- on Facebook- on Instagram#IWF #SheThinks #AllIssuesAreWomensIssues Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.