About this episode
Alysia Montaño shares her journey as an Olympic runner and advocate for women's sports equality.
Alysia Montaño, Olympic bronze medalist, world champion, and American record holder, talks about the story behind wearing her iconic flower, running while eight months pregnant, and what it took to win the national championship just six months after having a baby. She also talks about speaking out for women's sports equality, raising her daughter to be a hero, and why you are the author of your own story. Play Rebel ⚡ Stay Rebel
People in this episode
Host: Rebel Girls
Guest: Alysia Montaño
Topics covered
- Olympic sports
- women's sports equality
- motherhood
- personal stories
- athletics
Keywords
- Alysia Montaño
- Olympic runner
- women's sports
- pregnancy
- national championship
- equality
- hero
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