Representing both Canada and the United States on the world’s biggest stage, I became the first woman to ever win gold medals for two different countries.Throughout my career, I’ve witnessed firsthand the power of women’s sports to create opportunities, build confidence, and change lives.ZERO BS.
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DOWNLOAD NOW!United States' bronze medalists Kaillie Armbruster Humphries, left, and Jasmine Jones attend the medal ceremony for the two woman bobsled competition at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, Saturday, Feb.21, 2026.
(AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)As a professional athlete, my path has been, and will be, written for me.I’ve already experienced immense opportunities that few have — all carried to fruition on the backs of women who came long before me.The Olympics is a world-renowned event.
People from all over the world are drawn in to watch the culmination of years—sometimes a lifetime—of work come to life.The world sees the medals around our necks and podium celebrations, but what they don’t see is the moment before the race, knowing that years of preparation will soon come down to a matter of seconds.
It’s in those moments I’m reminded how fortunate I am to be there.I didn’t achieve those milestones alone.Every opportunity I’ve had exists because generations of women fought for the chance to compete in their own category.
Last week, the Supreme Court upheld that Title IX means exactly what it says: to uphold an exclusive category meant for biological women.Women’s sports were established to exclude men.The exclusivity is what allows girls to earn roster spots, chase championships, secure scholarships, attract sponsorships, and pursue the dreams that girls before Title IX didn’t always get.US WOMEN OLYMPIANS REACT TO HISTORIC SUPREME COURT RULING ON THE PROTECTION OF WOMEN'S SPORTSSports aren't only measured by gold medals.
Even the 10th place spot can determ...