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The Female Athlete Project
Lauren Jackson
Olympic Games
Women's Sports
Australian Open
Donna Urquhart
Badminton
London Marathon
FIFA Women's World Cup
Australian 7s Rugby Team
Jakara Anthony
AFLW
Australia
Sarah Gigante
Basil Zemplas
Olympics
Enhanced Games
Caitlin Clark
Sam Kerr
Tour Down Under
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One day, female athletes will be recognised by their achievements, not by their gender. Until then, we'll keep sharing the stories of epic Aussie female athletes. Join Olympic Gold Medallist, Chloe Dalton, as she chats with World Champions, fellow Olympians, and athletes at the top of their game. Listen to our weekly episodes of the wrap - news and highlights about women's sports news.

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A weekly podcast covering women’s sports news.

This week: Nina Kennedy is back - winning gold at the Maurie Plant Meet in Melbourne, the Wallaroos have got their first win under their belt for 2026, AND Melbourne City are the 2026 A-League Minor Pr... more

A weekly podcast covering women’s sports news.

This week: Hannah Green has become the first Australian to win a hat-trick of titles in major tour events, Jess Hull has won two medals at the World Indoor Athletics Championships, and it seems the WNB... more

Casey Dellacqua is one of Australia’s greatest doubles tennis players.

During her career, the West Australian played eight Grand Slam finals, including in 2011 when she won the French Open mixed doubles title alongside American Scott Lipsky. She re... more

A weekly podcast covering women’s sports news.

This week: Hannah Green has broken a 12-year Aussie drought to win golf’s Australian Open, The Tillies are through to the Semi-Finals of the Women’s Asian Cup and Maddi Levi has become the third-most p... more

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Recent Guests

Casey Dellacqua
Eight-time Grand Slam finalist, former pro tennis player, commentator
Former professional tennis player; Tennis NSW
Episode: how eight-time grand slam finalist casey dellacqua learnt to love losing
Kasey Delacroix
Tennis icon
Episode: hannah green becomes the first aussie to win the australian open in 12 years! ⛳
Anna Weiss
USA Sail GP team member
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Episode: hannah green becomes the first aussie to win the australian open in 12 years! ⛳
Sarah Walsh
Former Matilda and Asian Cup COO
Matildas/Asian Cup
Episode: the townsville fire are the 2026 wnbl champions! 🔥
Mila Sowar
Former Lynx guard
WNBL
Episode: the townsville fire are the 2026 wnbl champions! 🔥
Courtney Woods
WNBL player (Townsville Fire)
Townsville Fire
Episode: the townsville fire are the 2026 wnbl champions! 🔥
Tatum Byrne
Guest mentioned as part of rugby league context
NRL/league media
Episode: the townsville fire are the 2026 wnbl champions! 🔥
Harriet Burbage-Smith
Mountain biker known for her impressive skills and performances
Episode: jakara anthony and josie baff bring home aussie gold at the winter olympics! 🥇
Emma Jeffcoat
Australian Olympic triathlete who has competed at the World Cup events and Olympics, sharing her journey on mental health and athletic pressures.
Australian Olympic Team
Episode: the unspoken pressure of being an olympian with aussie triathlete emma jeffcoat

Hosts

Chloe Dalton
Host and Olympic Gold Medallist, she brings personal experience as a top-level athlete to discussions, engaging with female athletes to highlight their stories and achievements.
Bez
Co-host, involved in discussions that combine humor with insights on women's sports, helping to create a relatable atmosphere for the audience.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 476 ratings
  • Sports convert

    Thanks to a soccer playing daughter I’m a recent sports convert. Love this podcast, find every athlete interview fascinating - even as a non sporty person. Keep fighting the good fight.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Clairsy T
    Australiaa month ago
  • Huge Chloe fan

    I love sport, Rugby Union in particular. I remember watching Chloe in the 7s at Rio and marvelling at her athleticism. Being from North Queensland, I had never really watched AFL, but when she made the switch, I started watching it, I still don’t watch much AFL, but I do watch most AFLW matches. My wife bought me her book Girls Play Sport, and 🤯mind blown, she is not just an incredible athlete, but also an incredible scholar with so much insight and experience on how to grow and market women’s ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Stevehedger
    Australiaa year ago
  • You’re a tautology

    If you love to hear about the progress of woman’s sport, and things that need to be called out when they’re not good enough, you’ll get everything you need with this pod and more. The chemistry between Chole and Bez would have me listening even if they were just shooting the breeze. So much joy and positivity and comebacks like the title of this review have me continuously rewinding to remind myself what was being discussed as these two are just so engaging that I’ve get so engrossed in a tangen... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    brownie#33
    Australia2 years ago
  • Smart inspiring and funny!

    Love this podcast, it is evidence based and entertaining. It gives me a much better appreciation of women’s sport and shares great approaches to life in general.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    #1rower
    Australia2 years ago
  • Great podcast with inspiring stories

    I love the interviews with incredible, high performing, dedicated women in sport. Their stories are inspiring to so many, and their commitment to the sport of choice is admirable.

    Wel done to Chloe and the team!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tila 🐶🤪
    Australia2 years ago

Listeners Say

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Reviews often highlight how the hosts create a welcoming and enjoyable atmosphere, making complex issues relatable and entertaining.
Many express enthusiasm for the emotional and personal stories shared by athletes, connecting well with their experiences and struggles.
The informative nature of the content, along with a mix of humor and seriousness, has led many to regularly tune in for updates on women's sports.
Listeners appreciate the highly engaging storytelling and in-depth discussions surrounding female athletes and women's sports.

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

how eight-time grand slam finalist casey dellacqua learnt to love losing
Q: What has post-retirement life been like, especially moving into commentary and leadership roles for women and girls in tennis?
The shift has been about applying my on-court experiences to mentoring and advocacy, using media to share authentic insights while driving programs that expand opportunities for women and girls.
how eight-time grand slam finalist casey dellacqua learnt to love losing
Q: How did you transition from being a solo athlete to building a strong team around you?
I realized tennis is not just an individual sport; the longer I played, the more I leaned on trusted coaches and teammates, which helped sustain performance and longevity.
how eight-time grand slam finalist casey dellacqua learnt to love losing
Q: What was that first Australian Open wild card experience like for you as a youngster?
It felt like a dream realized, a taste of the big stage that confirmed the path ahead, even though the result wasn't a win, it showed how exposure builds desire and resilience.
from making your wnbl debut at 14-years-old to becoming a pro baller with shyla heal
Q: How did it feel when you faced challenges in the WNBA?
I think being so young and cut from the team was brutal, but it made me mentally stronger in the long run.
from making your wnbl debut at 14-years-old to becoming a pro baller with shyla heal
Q: What is it that drives you to work hard in basketball?
I just want to be the best I can, show young girls that if you work hard, you can achieve anything.

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2. Kasey Delacroix
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