Purdue Professor: Lia Thomas = Jackie Robinson

[JamieDimonsBalls]

Opinion | Lia Thomas deserves the same praise that we give any other athlete who is the 'first'

Anyone who cares about the advancement of sports, and women's sports in particular, should celebrate her win.

www.nbcnews.com

Had to create a new topic just for our resident Purdue friends.

 

[dbmhoosier]

DeSantis declares runner-up in NCAA women’s swimming event the winner over Lia Thomas

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said he will issue a proclamation acknowledging Emma Weyant as the winner of the 500-yard freestyle event the Women’s Swimming and Diving Championships

www.foxnews.com

 

[TomEric4756]

How about we celebrate Wilma Rudolph?

Rudolph's legacy lies in her efforts to overcome obstacles that included childhood illnesses and a physical disability to become the fastest woman runner in the world in 1960. At the 1960 Rome Olympics, she became the first American woman to win three gold medals in a single Olympiad. Rudolph was one of the first role models for black and female athletes.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wilma_Rudolph

 

[All4You]

Opinion | Lia Thomas deserves the same praise that we give any other athlete who is the 'first'

Anyone who cares about the advancement of sports, and women's sports in particular, should celebrate her win.

www.nbcnews.com

Had to create a new topic just for our resident Purdue friends.