Caitlin Clark made no bones about her thoughts on women’s sports.
The Iowa Hawkeyes women’s basketball standout caused many to marvel at her greatness this past season. While she and the Hawkeyes fell short of their ultimate goal, Clark made her presence felt all season. It’s a piece to a puzzle that’s coming together by the week, it seems. So when it comes to women’s sports, Clark thinks you’re not experiencing the very best if you’re not there.
“Caitlin Clark with an important message: If you’re not watching women’s sports, you’re truly missing out,” Clark said via ESPN.
Clark’s proclamation came after being named Collegiate Woman Athlete of the Year. She had a celebrated 2022, and it’s easy to see why she picked up that honor. But she and other women’s athletes have been setting the pace lately.
Television ratings and popularity have increased for women’s sports. The Women’s National Championship Basketball Game drew a huge number, and the Women’s College World Series also picked up significant traction. And that’s not even counting the upcoming Women’s World Cup, and while that’s in Australia, expect a ton of interest there too.
Caitlin Clark is one of the biggest and most visible women’s athletes in the United States. So when she talks, people will listen. And she certainly had a bold declaration to make, one that many are finding it hard to challenge now.
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