Beyond the Ad: Science for Female Athletes | Belfast News

Olympic gold medallist Hannah Scott is calling for a deeper conversation than just the Sydney Sweeney sports betting ad, arguing that the real issue lies in decades of viewing female athletes through an aesthetic lens—and the lack of scientific research into their specific needs. Scott shares how she nearly ended her career due to osteopenia and Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport, fueled by unrealistic body ideals. She highlights that 90% of athletic studies focus only on men, leaving female athletes underserved in training, treatment, and support. While sexualization deserves scrutiny, Scott insists the bigger problem is systemic underinvestment in understanding what female athletes truly need to thrive—science, not selfies, is the real solution. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/olympic-sports/the-problem-isnt-just-sexualisation-coleraines-olympic-hero-hannah-scott-says-sydney-sweeney-advert-exposes-deeper-crisis-in-womens-sport/a/161491369.html More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b1612fed36f1e8f1 Report issues to [email protected].