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Feisty Triathlon is the home of women's triathlon. Learn more at https://www.feistytriathlon.com/

The Feist is a new women's sports podcast delivering the untold stories of female athletes all with a feisty take. The sports YOU want to know about from the people YOU want to hear from: cycling, running, Crossfit, rugby, pickleball, triathlon, and more. The Feist drops weekly and includes interviews with athletes and behind-the-scenes experts, plus the latest news and fun from the world of women's sports. It's like talking your favorite sports with your feistiest friends.

50 years ago, opportunities for women and girls in sport were few and far between. Enter Title IX. In 1972, Title IX legislation was passed, which banned gender-based discrimination within government-funded institutions. While this wasn't directly intended to affect the male-dominated sports culture, it opened the doors for equality on the field. This limited series features in-depth interviews with women who lived through the cultural shift that Title IX represented, including icons like Joan Benoit, the first winner of the women’s Olympic marathon; Marianne Martin, the first woman to win ...