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FeaturedNational Women’s and Girls in Sports Day: Every Olympian Started as a Girl with a Dream
National Women and Girls in Sports Day celebrates the power of sports to transform lives, inspiring girls to believe in themselves and the possibilities before them.
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AAPI Heritage Month: Cultural Pride and Powerful Women
Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, held each May in the U.S., is a time to recognize the history, contributions, and experiences of people with roots in East Asia, Southeast Asia, the Indian subcontinent, and the Pacific Islands. It’s also a time to acknowledge the underrepresentation many AAPI communities still face—including in sport.…
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Women’s Health Month: Strong Bodies, Strong Voices
May is Women’s Health Month, and at TrackGirlz, we’re using this time to spotlight the stories, struggles, and strength of girls and women in track and field. Because behind every starting block, finish line, throws circle and pit, is a body that deserves to be heard, cared for, and celebrated. Women’s health is not just…
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Mental Health Awareness Month: Strong Minds, Stronger Girls
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to reflect on the importance of mental well-being for athletes. At TrackGirlz, we understand that mental health is just as critical as physical health, especially in a demanding sport like track and field. While athletes spend countless hours training their bodies, they must also dedicate time to…
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APRIL 2025 RECAP: Empowering the Next Generation of Speed & Confidence
This April, TrackGirlz continued to bring our mission to life by creating powerful spaces where girls could dream big, run fast, and step boldly into their athletic potential. Here’s how we showed up for the next generation of leaders this month: TrackGirlz Community Event at Brutus Hamilton Invitational Location: Cal Berkeley University, Berkeley, CADate: April…
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Hurdles to Hustle: Champion and Children’s Book Author TeeTee Terry
Twanisha “TeeTee” Terry is not only an Olympic athlete at the top of her game, but is also an advocate for accessible education for young children! Our next installment in our Hurdles to Hustle series is the perfect example of TrackGirlz being multifaceted and role models in all aspects of their lives!
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More Than Strong: Being a Woman in Sport
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month — a time to educate, advocate, and amplify the voices of survivors. But for girls and women in sport, these conversations take on an even deeper meaning. Because being a female athlete doesn’t shield us from harm — and it doesn’t mean we’re always safe in the spaces that…
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Hurdles to Hustle: The Evolution of Allyson Felix from Athlete to Entrepreneur
TrackGirlz launches our new series, Hurdles to Hustle, celebrating female athletes who have taken their competitive spirit beyond the track. There’s no better place to start than with Allyson Felix—an icon whose legacy extends far beyond gold medals. Felix is a retired American track and field athlete who competed in the 100 meters, 200 meters,…
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Fanny Blankers-Koen: “The Flying Housewife”
Being a TrackGirl isn’t about age or lifestyle—it’s about spirit. Dutch track legend Francina ‘Fanny’ Blankers-Koen shattered expectations, proving that motherhood and greatness could go hand in hand. While critics told her to stay home, she dominated the Olympics, winning four gold medals and cementing her legacy as a true TrailblazHER. Champions aren’t defined by…