Highlights and takeaways from The Epicenter: Women's Global Sports Summit presented by Nike, at the Philip H. Knight Campus, Nike's headquarters in Beaverton, Oregon during Epicenter Week. Commissioners, Olympians, scientists and builders took the stage to share insights and where the industry is headed.
Commissioners, Olympians, scientists and builders took the stage at The Epicenter: Women's Global Sports Summit presented by Nike, at the Philip H. Knight Campus, Nike's headquarters in Beaverton, Oregon. Karina LeBlanc takes you inside the room for the conversations that defined the day, starting with the announcement of a new partnership between RAJ Sports and Nike.
NWSL Commissioner Jessica Berman explains why committed ownership and permanent infrastructure come first, and LPGA Commissioner Craig Kessler shares why the next era of women's sports calls for thinking exponentially. Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce makes the case for investing in athletes long before they reach the podium. Dawn Staley shares what she would change with a seat at the ownership table. Dr. Stacy Sims and the Built for Her panel show what happens when training, facilities and gear are designed around female athletes from day one. Michelle Wie West, Kayla Green and Kim Ng talk about athletes owning their stories and a stake in what they build. Portland's own Sophia Wilson and Bridget Carleton bring it home, and Tobin Heath and Lauren Holiday close the day with a challenge to the audience: there is no ceiling.
If you weren't in the room, this one's for you.
Featured: Lisa Bhathal Merage, Alex Bhathal, Mel Auguste, Jessica Berman, Craig Kessler, Sandra Idehen, Kim Ng, Sarah Spain, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, Dr. Stacy Sims, Dr. Jacqueline Brady, Bridget Munro, Sherri Privitera, Susan King Borchardt, Andraya Carter, Dawn Staley, Scout Bassett, Michelle Wie West, Thayer Lavielle, JT Batson, Kayla Green, Laura Correnti, Sophia Wilson, Bridget Carleton, Tobin Heath, Lauren Holiday, Karina Leblanc