Fair Play: Jennifer Sey on Resilience and Protecting Women’s Sports

Fair Play: Jennifer Sey on Resilience and Protecting Women’s Sports

February 9, 2026 · 1h 2m · Episode 77

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Jennifer Sey discusses her experiences in gymnastics and the impact of trans-ideology on women's sports with host Jim Daly.

February is National Girls & Women in Sports Month. Jennifer Sey was an elite U.S. gymnast in the mid-1980s, later becoming a prominent corporate leader at Levi's and the founder of her own apparel brand, XX-XY. She shares how these experiences shaped her commitment to support and protect girl's and women's sports, as she and Jim discuss the impact of trans-ideology on having fair competition. They explore the intense pressures and physical demands of gymnastics, highlighting the culture of abuse and the toll it took on Jennifer’s mental and physical health, which ultimately contributed to her decision to leave the sport just before the Olympic trials. Jennifer emphasizes resilience, the importance of self-advocacy, and the challenges of navigating a changing cultural landscape while maintaining integrity and supporting female athletes.   The world is shifting. Truth is under attack. Truth Rising, a new documentary from Focus on the Family and the Colson Center, reveals the crisis shaking faith, identity, and morality. But we can make a difference when we stand in God’s truth. Join the movement—watch now!   Here are some key resources – from…

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Host: Jim Daly

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Organizations: Levi's, XX-XY, Focus on the Family, Colson Center

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