We live in a world where sports have the potential to bridge the gap between racism, sexism and discrimination. The 2012 Olympic Games was a great start but hopefully what these games taught us is that if women are given an opportunity on an equal playing field the possibilities for women are endless. β¨ Olympics: Now make a level playing field for women by Jackie Joyner-Kersee, www.cnn.com. August 14, 2012.
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