The Billies! The Billies awards gala, held on April 15 in Beverly Hills, Calif., recognizes excellence in media representation of female athletes. Actress Sharon Osbourne, “Desperate Housewives” star Doug Savant and rapper Master P were just a few of the celebrities who joined Nancy Lieberman, Tracy Austin, Michelle Kwan and 40 of the world’s most phenomenal female athletes in the ballroom at the Beverly Hilton Hotel.
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Danica Patrick Makes Auto Racing History!On April 19, Danica Patrick crossed the finish line first at the Japan Indy 300 in Motegi, Japan. Patrick finished six seconds before Helio Castroneves, a two-time Indy 500 champion. The monumental win makes her the first woman in history to win a major auto race. Additionally, it moves her up to third in the overall Indy racing standings.
GoGirlGo! Free Educational Kits Available
The Women’s Sports Foundation offers FREE GoGirlGo! educational kits for coaches, teachers and youth program staff. GoGirlGo! combines physical activity with an educational intervention that focuses on reducing and preventing health-risk behaviors. In 2004 and again in 2006, the GoGirlGo! program received a Gold National Health Information Award. Order the kits for your team, group or class today!