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This June marks 50 years since Title IX passed into law. While many advancements have been made, issues of inequity continue to persist in women’s sports. Ahead of the anniversary NBC News and NBC Sports have launched In Their Court, a five-part podcast hosted by U.S. Olympic medalist, Ibtihaj Muhammad, that explores the evolution of Title IX through the eyes of one, pivotal sport: women’s basketball. This series will feature the stories of the women who, over the past 50 years, fought for Title IX, advanced it, and are now using their voices to pay it forward on and off the court. We hope you enjoy this first episode, and for more visit In Their Court wherever you get your podcasts.

Joining the pod from the NBC Olympic headquarters in Stamford, CT, Kelly Clark gives her thoughts on what it’s like to be behind the Olympic mic versus competing in snowboarding. Plus, she gives insight on the moment she knew it was time to retire and the difficulties behind sustained Olympic success.

Joining the pod from Super Bowl LVI, Jennifer King gives her thoughts on what it takes to be a successful black female coach in the NFL, including how she motivates her players, and what it takes to stay at the top of her game. Plus, find out which famous actress she is related too!

Winter and Summer Olympian Lolo Jones discusses her frustrations towards the bobsled qualifying process, the mental toll it took on her, and the overall lack of opportunities for women to compete compared to men in Olympic bobsled. Lolo also talks about her approach to continuing to compete at a high level as an ‘older’ T&F athlete, and contemplating competing in Masters events.

Joining the pod from Blaine, Minnesota, USA Hockey Olympians Brianna Decker and Megan Keller give their thoughts on each other as teammates, including where they keep their Olympic Gold medals, and why Brianna wants to go up against Megan in the video game, NHL22. Plus, find out which unique piece of hockey equipment Brianna been wearing since 9th grade!

Specializing in the halfpipe, Maddie Mastro talks about the impact global warming has on her sport, as well as the challenges she faces as a woman snowboarder. Plus, find out what unusual purchase Maddie made the first time she won prize money.