What is the Olympic swimmer how Patton is now 38 years old, a mother of three, yet she can remember the anger she felt on the response of a male coach, unable to train her during her period.
The 2008 bronze medalist said how a male coach “looked at me in the eye and said” I am very disappointed in you “” when she was unable to train through the period cramp. “I said” I don’t know. “
And it was a theme that was shared by many of his fellow guests, which was made up of famous names – and who start only on their elite sports trips.
Boxer Tia Mia-Eyon, 18, who recently won her first professional battle, said: “I can put on three kilos in my period and I cannot fight if I cannot lift my weight.”
After being mainly a male coach with a low understanding of a woman’s body, was quoted as an obstacle not only for participation, but also as elite performance.
Although many people felt, while more women coaches were needed, it improved.
British track cycling Olympic champion Sophie Capwell explained how to improve understanding helped women develop squads.
“We are not so consistent, periods have an effect, being able to talk is too big,” he said. “To have an open conversation, it would not be a case a few years ago.”
Director of Clinical Governance of Britain Sports Institute, Dr. Pippa Bennett and Chief Medical Officer at the British Paralympic Association, said that research on women’s game is “very short”.
Physiology specialist Dr. Emma O’Donel called her impact on better quality research and performance in menstrual cycles.
“Despite 40 years of research, we are not close to the answer,” he said.
And other body issues faced by women athletes were discussed.
Professor Joanna Wakefield-Socur, professor of biomechanics and head of a research group in breast health at Plymouth University, explained how the right sports can affect bra and support performance. He said that this marathon can shorten a stride equal to a marathon distance – a mile.
He said that “there was a disappointing lack of research in the field” and a study was mentioned in which 46% of the women questioned that they left the game due to issues related to their breasts.
However, he said that big brands were now investing in research in the region.
The guests said that the sports kit designed for men also remains an issue – although similar improvements have occurred as the game increases more inclusive.
The body’s image was also seen as a barrier to participate in the game, athletic figures going against social beauty standards – some guests agreed that more prominent could change with the model model.
England Golf Demonstration Manager Jenny Henderson said, “We have moved forward, we are in a better place, but still a lot to work.”