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The 6% Problem: The Research Gap Putting Women Athletes at Risk

Why women’s bodies are still an afterthought in sports science—and the trailblazers fighting to change it.

By Elliot O·Aug 19, 2026
The 6% Problem: The Research Gap Putting Women Athletes at Risk

Originally reported by Women's Health Magazine.

Why women’s bodies are still an afterthought in sports science—and the trailblazers fighting to change it.

Read the full story at Women's Health Magazine →

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