Summer Of Gold Podcast
1) 6: The Generation That Won’t Shut Up
Women’s sports exploded after the ‘96 Games. But over the next 25 years, women’s professional leagues struggled ... and many didn’t survive. What’s the lasting legacy of the Summer of Gold? What do th...Show More
2) 5: Give Me Mine
The women’s softball, soccer, and basketball teams secure team gold medals at the Atlanta Olympics. But is a gold medal enough? We made a Spotify playlist with our favorite songs from the 90’s. Listen...Show More
3) 4: The Vault
The Atlanta Olympics finally arrived. Members of the USA basketball, soccer, and softball teams take the field for the Opening Ceremonies, but the most memorable moment from the Games becomes Kerri St...Show More
4) 3: A Tale of Two Training Camps
The women’s USA basketball and soccer teams faced added pressure ahead of the ‘96 Olympics. The future of women’s basketball was on the line and success in Atlanta was vital. Meanwhile, the women’s so...Show More
5) 2: Title IX Babies
The ‘96 Olympians are often referred to as “Title IX Babies.” Life of a female athlete before Title IX was radically different. We trace the fight for Olympic inclusion and beyond. We made a Spotify p...Show More
6) 1: See It. Be It.
After the ‘96 Olympics, “girl power” swept the nation. Athletes became cultural icons and returned home to fanmail piled floor to ceiling. That was the summer that women’s sports were lifted to new he...Show More
7) Introducing: Summer of Gold
Summer of Gold premieres on August 17th, brought to you by Athletic Greens. Subscribe or follow wherever you get your podcasts.