New research shows there’s a long way to go in terms of equality in sport
Have you ever wondered why more athletes from marginalised groups don’t participate in endurance sports? That was the question Gatorade Endurance was trying to answer when it launched a recent survey for athletes and non-athletes in the US. They were specifically looking to understand the barriers for black people, people of colour, LGBTQ+ people, and disabled people.
69% More than two-thirds (69%) of the survey participants said seeing others like them participate in endurance sports would make them much more likely to get involved
The survey identified three key barriers, with safety being the first and largest. Carolyn Su – distance runner, advocate, and creator of Diverse We Run (@diversewerun) – said:
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