Matilda Katrina Gorry and other sportswomen are proof that being a mother in elite sport is challenging but achievable
Women competing in elite sport after having children is not a new phenomenon. However, comments about Matildas midfielder Katrina Gorry during the opening match of the Women’s World Cup have thrown a spotlight on the challenges and stigmas still surrounding female athletes post-birth.
Women’s sport is booming. Young girls today can compete in more sporting codes than ever before. And professionalism is growing – more female athletes are able to make their sport their career. But women are often competing at their peak at an age where having children is also in the picture.
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