women

We take a frank look at why women have fought to rewrite the rules of the Games

All you did was stop to chat for a few minutes with a grumpy colleague in the hallway. Now you have a blinding headache, and all you want to do is grope your way back to your cubicle and drown your sorrows in a large latte and oversized muffin (which you can’t afford, and which will blow your diet).

I’ll admit it: I can be a jerk. When I run into an acquaintance (sometimes even a friend) that has lost a lot of weight I often experience a pang of jealousy. Suddenly, my pants feel very tight and I’m conscious of the fact that I still haven’t lost that frosh fifteen (I graduated in 2001…)

They may not get the paycheques or the prestige of male jocks in the NHL and the NBA, but don’t underestimate our elite female athletes. Here, we get up close with six of our fiercest contenders vying for a spot on the podium in Beijing.

It doesn’t take a fortune or a huge commitment of time to make a big difference in the lives of women and children across developing countries. Here are some easy, meaningful ways that to get involved