In this episode of the Advancing Women in Sport podcast, I interviewed Suzie Betts, the founder of Boob Armour. Boob Armour is revolutionary protective gear specially designed for women athletes. The idea for Boob Armor was born out of Suzie's personal health scare, which highlighted a significant gap in sports safety for women's breasts. The mission of Boob Armour is to reduce breast injuries and provide women in sports with both protection and confidence. Despite facing industry resistance and challenges in initiating targeted research, Betts is a staunch advocate for gender-specific safety gear. The conversation throws light on the lack of a systemic approach to breast protection in sports, which is supported by research indicating a high prevalence of breast injuries among women athletes. This episode is a call to action for sports administrators and decision-makers to include Boob Armour in safety protocols, emphasising the importance of prioritising women athletes' health and safety. Through Suzie's advocacy, the podcast underscores the urgent need for solutions like Boob Armour. It advocates for a safer, more inclusive sporting environment where women's specific safety needs are acknowledged and addressed.
Resources:
Boob Armour Website: https://www.boobarmour.com.au
Research on Breast Injuries in Sports: https://www.boobarmour.com.au/why-boob-armour/medical-research/
Invisible Women by Caroline Criado-Perez: https://carolinecriadoperez.com/book/invisible-women/
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