The ESPY Awards are not just a celebration of the best performance in sports, but also a platform for some of the world’s top athletes to express themselves away from their usual arenas. This year’s ceremony, which took place on Thursday night in Los Angeles, was no exception.
Hosted by tennis legend Serena Williams, the event saw the usual acknowledgment of greatness — superstars in their field like Patrick Mahomes, Simone Biles and Max Verstappen all received awards — but at one point also addressed a major societal issue: misogyny, and the downplaying of women’s accomplishments in sports and beyond.
One athlete has become the poster boy for this:
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