💪Elite female athletes face both physical and mental demands in CrossFit.
🤔Women in the sport often feel pressure to maintain a certain image.
👶Starting CrossFit at a younger age can offer advantages in the long run.
🏋️♀️Retiring from elite sport can be difficult due to the love of training and the challenges of finding a new focus.
👥Team competitions provide a different challenge and a chance for athletes to mentor younger competitors.
What challenges do female athletes face in CrossFit?
—Female athletes in CrossFit face both physical and mental demands, as well as pressure to maintain a certain image.
What advantages do younger athletes have in the sport?
—Starting CrossFit at a younger age can provide athletes with a longer runway in terms of physical development and skill acquisition.
Why is retiring from elite sport difficult?
—Retiring from elite sport can be difficult for athletes who have a love for training and struggle to find a new focus.
What does transitioning to team competitions offer athletes?
—Team competitions allow athletes to take on a different challenge and provide mentorship to younger competitors.
What challenges need to be addressed in the sport of CrossFit?
—There are still inconsistencies in judging, standards, and professionalism that need to be addressed in the sport of CrossFit.
00:01Cara Saunders is a veteran CrossFit athlete who shares her perspective on the challenges and decisions faced by female athletes in the sport.
02:32Women in CrossFit often feel pressure to maintain a certain image, in addition to the physical and mental demands of the sport.
03:52Starting CrossFit at a younger age can provide athletes with advantages in terms of physical development and skill acquisition.
06:31Retiring from elite sport can be difficult for athletes who have a love for training and struggle to find a new focus.
09:23Team competitions offer a different challenge and provide an opportunity for athletes to mentor younger competitors.
