Improvement in college athletics
Collegiate athletics
have vastly improved from the implementation of Title IX. Today women
receive 1/3 athletic scholarship money and are on the constant increase.
In 1995, women comprised 37 percent of college student athletes, compared
to the 15 percent in 1972. Due to the increased spending in women’s
athletics, the public interest has increased as well. Many Olympic
women athletes thank Title IX for their chance at higher education and
a future in sports.
Kerri Walsh-Stanford Volleyball
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Tamika Catcings—Tennessee Women’s basketball
http://www.utladyvols.com/bko/bkw/
The WNBA has been around for a few years now and is stepping into the
limelight. On June 21, 1997 the WNBA began its inaugural season.
Since the folding of the ABL(American Basketball League) the WNBA has gained
even more stars and publicity.
“Without Title IX, I’d be nowhere.”—Cheryl Miller, Olympic
athlete and Coach of WNBA team Phoenix Mercury
(http://www.ed.gov/pubs/TitleIX/part5.html)
On May 30, 1997 the Women’s Professional Softball League opened its
season after eight years of planning. Women’s professional softball is
still not really known, but is rising in popularity. With games being shown
on ESPN2, the WPSL’s reputation has been growing. Many college stars have
set their sights on becoming professional athletes and will soon enter
the ranks of the league.
Stacey Nuveman-UCLA softball— she is on the national team
and will soon turn professional after her olympic and college career is
completed. http://www.fansonly.com/schools//ucla/sports/w-softbl/spec-rel/040799aaa.html
U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team
The women’s national team
gained a lot of respect this past year by winning the World Cup. They defeated
China in sudden death overtime to clinch the title. With over 70,000 people
present, women’s soccer has definitely made an impact. Young girls now
have individuals like Mia Hamm and Brandi Chastain to idolize and admire.
The women’s soccer team made a huge advancement for women’s athletics with
all the popularity it has drawn.
Women’s national soccer team
http://www.soccer.com
Women's Professional Tennis and Golf
Women's tennis and golf have always prospered in society.
However, with the rise in interest with women's sports they also have seen
as increase in popularity.
Martina Hingis--Professional Women's Tennis Player