The Sydney Morning Herald has released its list of the 40 most influential women in Australian sport, with numbers 40 to 31 announced. The list includes women from a variety of sports and roles, highlighting the diverse impact that women are having in the world of Australian sport.
40 most influential women in Australian sport
Sydney Morning Herald unveils 40 most influential women in Australian sport
Some of the women on the list include Liz Ellis, a former Australian netball captain who is now a prominent media commentator and advocate for women's sport, and Mel Jones, a former Australian cricketer who is now a commentator and board member of Cricket Australia.
Also on the list are Sarah Walsh, a former Matildas player who is now a leading voice for women's football in Australia, and Caroline Wilson, a prominent sports journalist who has been a strong advocate for women's sport throughout her career.
The list also includes women from other areas of sport, such as sports governance and administration. Kate Palmer, the former CEO of Sport Australia, and Catriona Bisset, the CEO of Athletics Australia, are both included on the list for their influential roles in shaping the future of their respective sports.
The release of this list comes at a time when there is increasing focus on the role of women in sport, particularly in leadership positions. The inclusion of women from a range of backgrounds and roles in this list is a positive reflection of the progress that has been made in recent years.
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The Sydney Morning Herald will continue to release the rest of the list over the coming days, highlighting even more of the women who are making a significant impact in Australian sport.
