JOURNAL ARTICLE

Athlete of the Year Caitlin Clark Discusses the Progress and Promise of Women's Sport.

  • Published In: Time.com, 2024. P. N.PAG 1 of 2

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Abstract

The article focuses on Caitlin Clark, the 2024 TIME Athlete of the Year, discussing her rapid rise in women's basketball and her outlook on the future of the WNBA and women's sports. Clark, who recently completed her rookie season with the Indiana Fever after a record-setting college career at the University of Iowa, emphasized the growing popularity and visibility of the WNBA, describing it as "just scratching the surface." She highlighted the importance of investing in women's sports and expressed aspirations to become a sports team owner after her playing career. Clark also addressed both positive and negative public reactions to her recognition, underscoring her respect for the Black women who paved the way in the league and her focus on embracing attention to advance the sport.

Additional Information

  • Source:Time.com. 2024/12, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Women's Studies and Feminism
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:2476-2679
  • Accession Number:181646005
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