Sophie Power: The woman rewriting the rules of endurance sport

The Game Changers

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When a photograph of Sophie Power breastfeeding her three-month-old baby mid-race went viral, it sparked a global conversation about motherhood, sport, and equality. But for Sophie, the moment was never about heroics - it was about the barriers women face just to reach a start line.

In this powerful episode of The Game Changers, Sophie – a world record-breaking ultra-runner and founder of SheRACES – shares how she’s challenging a sport designed for men, campaigning for pregnancy deferrals, fair cut-offs and real equity for women in endurance events worldwide.

In this episode, Sophie reveals:

The anger and injustice behind that iconic UTMB image
Why so few women make it to ultra start lines – and how to change that
The life-changing power of endurance challenges for women everywhere
How SheRACES is driving global reform in running and triathlon events
What resilience really looks like when you’re juggling motherhood, sport and ambition

From running 347 miles across Ireland to smashing a 48-hour treadmill world record, Sophie Power is redefining what’s possible and refusing to leave other women behind.

Thank you to Sport England who support The Game Changers Podcast with a National Lottery award.
Find out more about The Game Changers podcast here: https://www.fearlesswomen.co.uk/thegamechangers

Hosted by Sue Anstiss
Produced by Sam Walker, What Goes On Media
A Fearless Women production

Chapters

1. Welcome to Game Changers (00:00:00)

2. The Iconic Breastfeeding Photo (00:01:37)

3. From Non-Runner to Ultra Champion (00:08:16)

4. SheRaces: Transforming Sport for Women (00:21:35)

5. Breaking Records on a Treadmill (00:32:51)

6. Running the Length of Ireland (00:38:13)

7. Finding Your Why in Endurance (00:47:50)

8. Future Goals and New Book (00:53:38)

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